Employment

Employment Opportunities

Help grow and shape your community.  Local governments support and impact the lives of those that work and live in our region.  What better way to be part of your community than to work for it?

If you enjoy a fast-paced, progressive work environment and have a passion for serving the local community - then this may be the opportunity for you!  We believe that our values of diversity, collaboration, innovation and mutual respect bring out the best in our team. 

Thank you for your interest and best of luck in your application!

Human Resources/Payroll Clerk II

Type: Employment

Location: Whitecourt

Posted: Jun, 26 2025 | Closing: Jul 18, 2025

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Job# 25-037

Human Resources/Payroll Clerk II

Permanent, Full-time Position

There has never been a better time for you to step into municipal employment and have a strong role in shaping your future, your career, and the community. We believe that our values of diversity, collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect bring out the best in our team and we are currently accepting resumes for a permanent full-time Human Resources/Payroll Clerk II in the Corporate Services Department. This position is based out the Town of Whitecourt Administration Building.

This position is responsible for assisting with payroll and Human Resources processes. This is full time, permanent position that works closely with other experienced staff in the Town’s organization.

Key Duties:

  • Payroll and Human Resources data entry into the payroll application and time and attendance management software.
  • Completion of and/or assist with research and compensation and government surveys as required.
  • Prepare advertisement for job postings and arrange posting in the newspaper and websites.
  • Full cycle administration of the Sun Life benefit program and pension plan.
  • Filing and scanning of all Payroll and Human Resources files as required.
  • Maintain and administer employee rewards and recognition program.
  • Assist with Year-end tasks including calculation of pension adjustments.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in payroll administration, time, and attendance management working with a payroll application.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Excel and Word.
  • Municipal experience is an asset, and in a related position would be preferred.
  • Payroll and accounting courses would be an asset.
  • Payroll designation is desirable or willing to obtain.

The Town of Whitecourt is committed to its employees and provides competitive wages, progressive working environment, a comprehensive benefits plan, and Local Authorities Pension Plan.


If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be a part of the Town Team, please submit your application. Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025.

TOWN OF WHITECOURT
Re: Job # 25-037
Attn: HR/Payroll Clerk
Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue
Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1N6
Fax: 780-778-5179
Email: hr@whitecourt.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who are interviewed will be contacted.

Casual Arena Labourers

Type: Employment

Location: Whitecourt

Posted: Jul, 4 2025 | Closing: Jul 21, 2025

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There has never been a better time for you to step into municipal employment and have a strong role in shaping your future, your career, and the community. We believe that our values of diversity, collaboration, innovation and mutual respect bring out the best in our team, and are currently accepting applications for Casual Arena Labourers.

Key duties will include:

  • Providing assistance to the Arena Operator positions as well as other positions within the community services team. This position is required to work evenings, weekends and early mornings.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Town’s Community Services team and will possess the following qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision
  • Good public relation skills
  • Physically able to complete assigned tasks

The successful applicant will be required to provide a clean criminal record check and driver’s abstract, prior to being hired.


If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be part of the Town Team, please submit your resume prior to noon, July 21, 2025 to:

Town of Whitecourt
Attention: HR/Payroll Clerk
Re: Job #25-038
Box 509, 5004 – 52 Avenue
Whitecourt, AB T7S 1N6
Fax: 780-778-5179
Email: hr@whitecourt.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted further.