Employment

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.

Job #25-038

Casual Arena Labourers,

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, 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.

Job#: 25-040

Family Violence Prevention Worker

Temporary, 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 are currently accepting applications for two full-time summer positions as Family Violence Prevention Workers within the Community Services Department. In this role, you will work with agencies, stakeholders, businesses and other appropriate organizations to plan, promote and facilitate ongoing messaging, initiatives, programs and events for the prevention of family violence.

These 35 hour per week positions are flexible with the ability to work both remotely and in the community. This position is scheduled through the end of September, with potential for extension.

Key duties include:

• Promote family violence awareness and prevention strategies.
• Plan and organize initiatives, programs and events.
• Lead monthly Stakeholder meetings.
• Organize Stakeholder training.
• Facilitate community presentations and awareness campaigns.

From the preferred applicants, we are seeking:

• 1-year post-secondary education in a human services field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of impact of family violence.
• Knowledge of community initiatives, resources and services.
• Facilitation skills, creative, flexible, problem solver.
• The ability to work with a variety of agencies and partnerships;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A valid class 5 driver’s licence.
• A valid First Aid certificate is an asset
• Able to prioritize, plan and carry out responsibilities with minimal direction/supervision, and
• A high degree of personal initiative and the ability to work will independently and in the community.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a criminal record check (vulnerable sector), an intervention record check, and a driver’s abstract, suitable to the employer prior to being hired.

If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be a part of the team, please submit your resume to the address below by 4:00pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

TOWN OF WHITECOURT

Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue

WHITECOURT, AB T7S 1N6

Fax: 780-778-5179

Email: hr@whitecourt.ca

RE: Job#25-040

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

Job #25-041

Child Mind Attendant

Casual, Part-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.

The Allan & Jean Millar Centre is a recreation facility that includes a fieldhouse, 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, part-time Child Mind Attendant in the Life Med Pharmacy Kid’s Corner.

A Child Mind Attendant is responsible for the safety and care of children within the child mind area of the Allan & Jean Millar Centre.

Key duties will include:

• Work as a member of the Allan & Jean Millar Centre to promote and support exceptional guest experiences.
• Monitoring and supervising children in care;
• Providing child development activities;
• Ensuring safety in all areas;
• Maintaining a clean space;
• Maintaining positive public relations and interaction with facility users.

Desired skills and qualifications include:

• Must be 16 years of age or older;
• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and communication skills;
• Excellent listening, problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
• Standard 1^st Aid and Level C CPR;
• Level 1 Day Care Orientation Certificate is an asset;
• Previous experience working with children aged newborn to 7 years.

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 and child welfare check, prior to being hired. The applicant maybe required to work a variety of day, evening, and weekend shifts. 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 resume by 12:00 p.m., July 28, 2025 to:

Town of Whitecourt

Attn: HR/Payroll Clerk

Re: Job #25-041

Box 509, 5004 52 Avenue

Whitecourt  AB   T7S 1N6

Fax: 780-778-2062

Email: hr@whitecourt.ca

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

Job#: 25-042

Energy Manager

Contract, 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 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 Tuesday, July 29, 2025. 

TOWN OF WHITECOURT

Attn: HR/Payroll Clerk

Re: Job #25-042

Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue

WHITECOURT, AB T7S 1N6

Fax: 780-778-5179

Email: hr@whitecourt.ca

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