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!

Energy Manager

Type: Employment

Location: Whitecourt

Posted: Sep, 24 2025 | Closing: Oct 08, 2025

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Job# 25-052

Full-Time, Contract 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 full-time Energy Manager. This is a contract position for the duration of approximately one year. The position reports to the Manager Facilities.

Key duties will include:

  • Manage and track energy-saving projects.
  • Analyze energy performance using monitoring equipment and statistical analysis.
  • Develop overall continuous improvement and/or energy management plans.
  • Collect, organize, and analyze energy data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Motivate, coach, and train, facility management personnel and teams on energy efficiency best practices.
  • Write technical reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Make procedural and policy recommendations based on information obtained.
  • Perform financial, operational, and environmental analysis of energy-related projects.

Qualifications include:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. 
  • Must have demonstrated technical and applied knowledge on climate change and/or energy management.
  • Professional designation such as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (CP EnMS), or equivalent are considered assets.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, chemical, commercial, industrial, energy efficiency, project management (with an energy focus), facility engineering, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with systems such as HVAC, lighting, chillers and refrigeration, motors, variable frequency drives, compressed air, building envelope, renewable energy, and process equipment.
  • Proficiency in energy modeling software and ability to use it effectively (e.g., RETScreen, GRITS, Energy Star Portfolio Manager).
  • Knowledge of energy management systems, greenhouse gas inventories, and climate change initiatives.

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 provide a satisfactory criminal record check and drivers’ abstract prior to being hired. 

If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be a part of the Town Team, please submit your written letter of application to the following address before 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 

 

TOWN OF WHITECOURT

Attn: HR/Payroll Clerk

Re: Job #25-052

Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue

WHITECOURT, AB T7S 1N6

Fax: 780-778-5179

E-Mail: hr@whitecourt.ca

 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

Lifeguard/Instructor Level I/III

Type: Employment

Location: Whitecourt

Posted: Sep, 30 2025 | Closing: Oct 08, 2025

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Job# 25-055

Permanent, Casual 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 are currently accepting resumes for a Lifeguard/Instructor I/III.

The Allan & Jean Millar Centre is a recreation facility that includes a field house, aquatic centre, fitness centre, track, child play and mind areas, and meeting space. Our organization has an opening at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre for a casual Lifeguard/Instructor I/III.

Lifeguard/Instructors are responsible for the safety of guests, provision of exceptional customer service, teaching quality programs, and performing other related administration and cleaning duties at the Pembina Gas Infrastructure Aquatic Centre.

Key Duties:

  • Works as a member of the Allan & Jean Millar Centre team to promote and support exceptional guest experiences
  • Ensuring a safe and clean environment for all guests of the facility
  • Provision of pool supervision while on duty
  • Greet guests with the goal of creating a fun and encouraging atmosphere
  • Ensuring safety standards and procedures are followed by all pool users
  • Assist and/or lead in emergency situations
  • Participation in all in-service and staff meetings
  • Preparation and recording of water tests
  • Completion of maintenance and administrative tasks
  • Instruction of aquatic programs and preparation of associated forms and records
  • Responsible for monitoring all on-shift staff in absence of a direct supervisor
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Lifeguard 4’s and Aquatic Coordinator

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Positive and encouraging attitude
  • National Lifeguard Award
  • Swim/Lifesaving Instructor
  • Intermediate First Aid CPR C
  • Pool Operator 1 (Pool Op 2 is an asset)
  • Self-motivated and takes pride in a clean work space
  • Dynamic and outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and communication skills
  • 2 years’ experience in aquatics

The Town of Whitecourt is committed to its employees and provides competitive wages. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal record check. Successful applicants will be required to work a variety of evening and weekend shifts as work hours for this positions varies. The job description is available upon request.

If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be part of the Allan & Jean Millar Centre Team, please submit your written letter of application prior to Wednesday, October 8th, at 12:00pm to the following address:

 

Town of Whitecourt Attn: HR/Payroll Clerk Re: Job #25-055

Box 509, 5004-52 Ave.

Whitecourt AB T7S 1N6 Fax: 780-778-5179

Email: hr@whitecourt.ca

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