Employment

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
WHITECOURT TRANSIT DRIVERS
Casual Drivers – Job #24-034

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 required. 

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 #24-034
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.

TOWN OF WHITECOURT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK I
Job #24-039
 

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. Our organization now has an opening for a casual Administrative Clerk I within the Administration Department.

Reporting to the Legislative Manager, the Administrative Clerk I will:
• Provide support to the Records Management Coordinator;
• Provide back up for the Receptionist position: receive, review and distribute all incoming mail, e-mails, phone calls and inquiries;
• Provide back up for the Planning and Development Department reception: assist walk-in customers, distribute all incoming mail, e-mails, phone calls and inquiries.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma. Computer knowledge and the ability to work in standard software programs such as Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat are essential.  We are looking for a self-motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Must have the ability to lift 20lb. boxes onto overhead shelves. Experience with records management would be an asset.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal record check, and provide a driver’s abstract prior to being hired.  

This is a casual position offering approximately 10 hours per week, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
 
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 prior to noon, Friday, August 9, 2024 to the following address:
 
TOWN OF WHITECOURT
Re: Job #24-039
Attn: HR/Payroll Clerk
Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue
WHITECOURT, AB  T7S 1N6
Fax: 780-778-5179
E-Mail: hr@whitecourt.ca

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIY
Casual Arena Labourers
Job #24-041

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 4:00 p.m., August 6, 2024 to:

Town of Whitecourt
Attention:  HR/Payroll Clerk
Re: Job #024-041 
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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ENGINEER

PERMANENT FULL-TIME          

Job # 24-040

Overview

Located at the crossing of the Athabasca and McLeod Rivers, Whitecourt offers its citizens natural trails and amenities to explore. It is perfect for all outdoor enthusiasts! Only 90 minutes northwest of Edmonton, this hub of the north is a place of growing families and adventurous souls seeking rewarding work and a high quality Alberta lifestyle.

We believe that our values of diversity, collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect bring out the best in our team, and we are looking for an integral member to help shape the future growth of our community. Our organization has an opening for a permanent, full-time,  Infrastructure Services Engineer within the Infrastructure Services Department.

Summary of Position:

Reporting to the Infrastructure Services Manager, this position will assist in engineering surveys, design and construction drawings review, permitting, inspections, traffic counts, data input and analysis and asset verification. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Town Pavement Management System, sidewalk and pathway Management System.

Duties:

• Maintain, update, analyze and verify the Town Pavement Management System (PMS) and Sidewalk and Pathway Management System.
• Perform site survey, data collection and analysis of infrastructure assets (i.e., roadways, drainage, utilities, landfill, and treatment facilities etc.).
• Assist the Asset Manager/Development Engineer with the asset management system and GIS (Geographical Information Systems).
• Conduct field inspections of Town projects and private development driven projects related to the Town’s infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to Infrastructure Services Department branches on various projects.
• Prepare tender packages for Town projects.
• Produce and create AutoCAD drawings and maps.
• Review various technical proposals, evaluates, prepare engineering reports and reports for Committees or Council.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education in Engineering or, Engineer-In-Training or, Diploma in Civil Engineering or, P. Tech. (Eng.)/(Geo) or, work towards obtaining a professional designation.
• 3 to 5 years of experience with demonstrated technical and applied knowledge in municipal infrastructure design and construction/rehabilitation.
• Previous experience with municipal infrastructure asset management and multi-year budget work planning.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to critically analyze information and solve problems of a complex nature.
• Ability to deal effectively with representatives of government, business, consultants, developers, contractors, the general public, and town staff.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, GIS mapping, and other engineering software/databases. Familiarity with ArcGIS and asset management software would be beneficial.

The formal position description is available upon request.

Compensation

The Town of Whitecourt offers a progressive working environment, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit plan, and Local Authorities Pension Plan.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and criminal record check, and provide a clean driver’s abstract, prior to being hired.

Application Submission

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. Preference will be given to applications received before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024; however, the position will remain available until a suitable candidate is found.

Please submit your application by mail or email with a cover letter and a resume to:

TOWN OF WHITECOURT

Re: Job #24-040, Infrastructure Services Engineer

Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue Whitecourt AB T7S 1N6

Email: hr@whitecourt.ca

If submitting an application by email, please put the subject line as: Job #24-040, Infrastructure Services Engineer - NAME

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