Employment

Crime Prevention Liaison

Permanent, Part-time Position (21 hours/week)

Job# 25-032

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 Crime Prevention Liaison organizes, implements, and coordinates community-based crime prevention programs.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the Detachment Services Coordinator and RCMP Detachment Commander, this position is responsible for
• Attempt to develop and promote a positive image for the RCMP through Public Relations efforts, projects, and programs. Establishes and maintains positive and constructive relations with the public and all other contacts encountered on the job.
• Facilitate workshops and other training sessions on community-based crime prevention initiatives for RCMP members, support staff, and the Whitecourt Community.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the program budget.
• Book appointments, schedule meetings, and process correspondence relating to activities for crime prevention programs and activities.
• Perform research on various projects, compile information, conduct surveys, and arrange advertising as needed.
• Perform clerical duties that relate directly to crime prevention programs and activities. Greet the public, give out information and answer general inquiries about crime prevention programs and activities.
• Maintain RCMP Detachment crime prevention program and resource material.
• Keep abreast of departmental (RCMP) activities, understand the various operational areas, and answer general inquiries about crime prevention programs and activities.
• Administer the RAVE and CAPTURE program.
• Assume other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
• Provide clerical support to the Town’s Protective Services Committee.

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma.
• 2 years related post-secondary education or equivalent related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong organizational ability, and a demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. Although working under minimal supervision, the successful candidate must also demonstrate an ability to work effectively as a team player in a work environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft software and Adobe Acrobat.
• An ability to deal effectively with the public and other contacts as demonstrated by experience in a work environment where the general public is a client.
• The access to classified and sensitive information requires the incumbent of the position to have and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance.
• Ability to work in an environment requiring high confidentiality, diplomacy and graphic or sensitive material exposure.
• A valid driver’s licence is required.

The Town of Whitecourt offers a competitive compensation package to the successful applicant. The current salary range for this position is $36.26 - $40.79 per hour. The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and complete an RCMP enhanced reliability clearance.

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

Town of Whitecourt
Re: Job #25-032
Box 509, 5004 52nd 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 July 4, 2025, in order to facilitate the interview process.

Detachment Services Coordinator

Permanent, Full-time Position (35 hours/week)

Job#: 25-033

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 Detachment Services Coordinator is a key member of the Detachment Services team and is responsible for a team of administrators who provide administrative and operational support to the RCMP detachment. The Detachment Services Coordinator coordinates the workflow for all administrative support functions within the detachment.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the Director of Community Safety and the RCMP Detachment Commander, this position is responsible for a team of administrators who provide administrative and operational support to the RCMP detachment.
• Provide administrative support for the RCMP Leadership Team.
• Coordinate the workflow of all administrative support functions for the detachment.
• Provide support and technical oversight to review service delivery and workload.
• Provide coaching and mentoring through ongoing feedback, empowering employees to achieve their desired outcomes.
• Responsible for scheduling, leave requests, training, and timekeeping approvals.
• Create, monitor, and evaluate department goals and operational activities to set work priorities, update processes, and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide expertise and support to RCMP detachment leadership in the delivery of services, collaborating effectively on programs and day-to-day service delivery requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Community Safety to streamline activities, create synergies, and enhance workflow practices.
• Responsible for escalated service concerns, problem-solving, and addressing complex issues.
• Performs a variety of administrative support services for the detachment.
• Assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a law enforcement, legal, or government environment.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite programs and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to pass RCMP security clearance before offer of employment, and maintain throughout employment.
• Must be able to complete tested courses in: RCMP PROS User Course, RCMP CPIC Maintenance Course, RCMP Records Information Manager Course.
• Ability to coach and mentor a team, creating an environment that promotes positive communication.
• Excellent relationship building, influencing, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
• Strong independent decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of data entry, manipulation, and retrieval procedures.
• Ability to influence and form collaborative relationships.
• The employee must be comfortable broadcasting their voice over the radio.
• Ability to work in an environment requiring high confidentiality, diplomacy, and exposure to graphic or sensitive material.

The Town of Whitecourt offers a competitive compensation package to the successful applicant. The current salary range for this position is $75,839.70-$84,153.68. The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and complete an RCMP enhanced reliability clearance.

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

Town of Whitecourt
Re: Job #25-033
Box 509, 5004 52nd 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 July 4, 2025, to facilitate the interview process.

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.