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!
Infrastructure Services Engineer
Type: Employment
Location: Whitecourt
Posted: Sep, 18 2024 | Closing: Nov 30, 2024
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ENGINEER PERMANENT FULL-TIME
Job # 24-051
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, October 11, 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 #24-051, 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 #24-051, Infrastructure Services Engineer - NAME
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted further.
Food Bank Coordinator
Type: Employment
Location: Whitecourt
Posted: Oct, 21 2024 | Closing: Nov 08, 2024
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FOODBANK COORDINATOR
Permanent Part-time
Job #24-058
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 Whitecourt Foodbank is an emergency food security program that operates through the generosity of community donations and grants. Our organization currently has an opening for a permanent part-time Foodbank Coordinator to work within our Community Services Department for 24 hours a week, reporting to the Manager of Family Community Support Services.
Key duties will include:
• Directly Supervise Foodbank Intake/Warehouse Worker.
• Recruit, manage and organize the volunteer schedule.
• Complete client intakes prior to accessing the Food Bank.
• Keep demographic statistics of clients.
• Check I.D. and update files.
• Refer clients to other agencies.
• Order groceries and make delivery arrangements.
• Organize and participate in fundraising activities including press obligations, and community events.
• Comply with safe food handling standards as set out by Public Health.
• Complete and submit monthly reports.
• Secure grant funding and complete all grant reports.
• Some evening and weekend work will be required for this position.
Desired skills and qualifications include:
• Must enjoy working with the public.
• Must have above average inter-personal communications skills.
• Must be knowledgeable about community resources.
The Town of Whitecourt is committed to its employees and provides competitive wages. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and obtain a vulnerable sector record check, Criminal record check, and clean drivers abstract, suitable to the employer before being hired. A job description is available upon request.
If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be part of the Whitecourt Food Bank Team, please submit your resume to the following address by 4:00 p.m., November 8, 2024.
TOWN OF WHITECOURT
Attn: HR/Payroll Clerk Re: Job #24-058
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 who are interviewed will be contacted further.