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.

Planning Assistant III

Job# 25-046

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 Planning Assistant within the Planning and Development Department. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain positive and constructive relations with the public and all other contacts encountered on the job.
• Answer phones, greet the public, respond to emails, provide information, and answer general inquiries.
• Prepare and compose routine correspondence, notices, advertisements, and reports for the department.
• Accept permit applications, issue receipts, and perform all filing, photocopying, research, and other clerical duties for the department.
• Act as secretary for the Municipal Planning Commission and Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, and be responsible for scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, recording minutes, and preparing correspondence for these boards as required.
• Act as the primary contact for the Whitecourt Cemetery by assisting members of the public with plots, columbarium, and payments; coordinating with Public Works and outside agencies; maintaining all cemetery records for the Town of Whitecourt; and staying abreast of relevant legislation.
• Provide coverage for other department areas during periods of absence.
• Assume other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

As a member of the Planning and Development Department, you will be working as a team to provide timely and accurate information to the public regarding permits and development information. You are an ideal candidate for this position if you are a dynamic, self-motived individual, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 

Qualifications:

• Completion of high school, supplemented by further education courses focusing on secretarial or administrative skills.
• Must display confidence and sensitivity in working with the general public.
• Strong organizational and clerical skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to carry out work with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience in a related position would be considered an asset.

The Town of Whitecourt is committed to its employees and provides a competitive salary and benefits package.  The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and criminal record check, and provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract prior to being hired.

If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be a part of the Planning and Development team, please submit your resume prior to Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. to the following address:

TOWN OF WHITECOURT

Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue

WHITECOURT, AB T7S 1N6

E-Mail: hr@whitecourt.ca

Re: Job #25-046

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted further. 

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 Economic Development Assistant.

Key duties will include:

• Provide administrative support for the Economic Development Officer, Economic Development Committee, Health Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee, and other Committees that may be established.
• Responsible for preparing rooms, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, recording minutes, and preparing correspondence as required.
• Work with, provide assistance to, and promote local groups and major events.
• Coordinate projects and initiatives as per the Strategic Plans, under the direction of the Economic Development Officer.
• Ensure annual Economic Development and Tourism reports / information packages are kept up to date and copies are circulated and available as needed.
• Conduct research for various projects, prepare reports, and provide analysis of potential economic growth indicators and trends as required.
• Coordinate marketing strategies to enhance the department through a variety of avenues including, but not limited, to brochures, paid advertising, and newsletter platform.
• Familiar with social media platforms and trends to develop engaging content for social media posts, campaigns, and promotions.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Town’s Administrative team and will posses the following qualifications: 

• Excellent secretarial and clerical skills including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Self motivated; well-developed interpersonal and communication skills; well organized, and ability to multi task.
• Strong writing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience and/or education relevant to economic development, business administration, marketing, or a closely related field.
• Market research and/or data collection and analysis experience is an asset.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s licence.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign or other design software is an asset.

The Town of Whitecourt is committed to its employees and provides a competitive salary and first-rate benefits package.   The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and criminal record check, and provide a driver’s abstract, prior to being hired.  Job description is available upon request.

If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be part of the Town Team, please submit your resume to the following address by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Town of Whitecourt

Re: Job #25-047

Box 509, 5004 – 52 Avenue

Whitecourt, AB T7S 1N6

Fax:     780-778-5179

Email: hr@whitecourt.ca

Attention:  HR/Payroll Clerk

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only those interviewed will be contacted.