Employment

Job#: 25-044

Whitecourt Transit Drivers

Permanent, Casual Positions

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.

The Town of Whitecourt currently has casual positions available with Whitecourt Transit. These positions vary and require early morning, evening, daytime, and weekend shifts, with rotating schedules.

As a Whitecourt Transit Driver you will operate a Whitecourt Transit vehicle with an established route and time schedule with a varying number of stops along the way. Drivers are responsible for collecting fares, responding to customer inquiries concerning transit information, and ensuring the safety of all customers. This position requires attentiveness, good judgment, safe driving habits, exceptional customer service, and an ability to deal with a variety of passengers.

Successful applicants will have:
• Class 2 driver's licence;
• Clean driving record and experience driving bus;
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification; 
• Air brakes endorsement.

Successful candidates must enjoy working with the public, must have above average inter-personal communications skills, and be able to maintain records and statistics on ridership. Prior to being hired, a vulnerable sector record check, intervention check, and clean drivers’ abstract must be submitted and deemed acceptable to the Employer.

If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be part of the Whitecourt Transit team, please forward your resume to:

TOWN OF WHITECOURT
Attn: HR/Payroll Clerk
Re: Job #25-044
Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue
WHITECOURT, AB T7S 1N6
Fax: 780-778-5179
Email: hr@whitecourt.ca

This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are interviewed will be contacted.

Job #25-045

Contract Full-Time (40 hours/Week)

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.

The Regional FireSmart Coordinator is responsible for leading, facilitating, and delivering FireSmart initiatives across program partner communities within the Whitecourt Forest Area, including the Town of Whitecourt, Woodlands County, and Town of Swan Hills. This position is a contract position for a term of 2 years.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver Regional Community FireSmart Programs within the Whitecourt Forest Area, acting as the primary point of contact across participating municipalities, including the Town of Whitecourt, Woodlands County, and Swan Hills.
• Identify, apply for, and manage FireSmart-related grant opportunities; oversee the implementation of funded FireSmart activities on private and municipal lands.
• Develop and distribute internal and public-facing communications that promote FireSmart education and engagement.
• Lead and execute initiatives funded through the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA); ensure timely completion of all deliverables outlined in FRIAA Grant Agreements.
• Organize and participate in community outreach events across the Whitecourt Forest Area to promote FireSmart and wildfire preparedness.
• Coordinate, conduct, and review FireSmart Advanced Home Assessments across the region. Facilitate the recruitment and training of Whitecourt Fire Department and regional volunteers, and oversee their management to strengthen the capacity for home assessment delivery throughout the region.
• Carry out wildfire hazard and risk assessments for neighbourhoods, rural subdivisions, and hamlets, including development of site-specific recommendations.
• Coordinate development and/or updates to Community Wildfire Preparedness Guides for partner communities within the Whitecourt Forest Area.
• Evaluate and support enhancements to regional wildfire response capacity through collaboration with emergency responders and fire departments.
• Organize and take a lead role in multi-agency wildfire cross-training exercises.
• Chair quarterly Community FireSmart Committee meetings to coordinate regional wildfire mitigation efforts and share best practices among stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Background in public safety education, emergency management, vegetation management, or land-use planning
• Proven understanding and application of FireSmart principles and wildfire mitigation strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation delivery
• Effective interpersonal abilities and professionalism in working with elected officials, municipal staff, emergency services, provincial agencies, and the general public
• Certification as an Advanced FireSmart Home Assessor and Local FireSmart Representative, or ability to obtain
• Proficiency with office productivity software (Excel, word, etc.), mapping systems, project management tools, social media platforms, and database systems.

The Town of Whitecourt offers a competitive compensation package to the successful applicant.  The current salary for this position is $83,000.00 plus health benefits. The successful applicant will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check and drivers’ abstract prior to being hired. 

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resumes confidently to the address listed below.

            Town of Whitecourt
            Re: Job #25-045
            Box 509, 5004 52^nd Avenue
            WHITECOURT, AB   T7S 1N6
            Fax:     780-778-4166
            Email: hr@whitecourt.ca

While the position will remain open until a candidate is selected, we request that resumes and cover letters be forwarded to the Town of Whitecourt by August 20, 2025, to facilitate the interview process.