Employment

Family Support Diversion Worker

1 Permanent, Full-Time Position

1 Temporary, Full-Time Position

Job #24-028 

There has never been a better timer 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 currently has an opening for one permanent full-time Family Support Diversion Worker and one temporary full-time Family Support Diversion Worker within the Community Services Department to deliver services for our regional program.

As a part of the Family Support Program team, you will work closely with families, children, youth, agencies, and the community to provide in-home and community supports in the Whitecourt and regional areas outlined in our contract with Children’s Services.

Key duties include:

• Individual and family support both in-person and by virtual means when suitable.
• Developing strategies and recommendations to assist families with the supports and skills they require to function effectively in their home, family and community.
• Providing referrals to psychologists and family therapists if required.
• Overall case management; facilitating psychoeducational community groups and sessions on a variety of topics.
• Facilitating parent education groups, and program reporting including evaluation and outcome measures.
• Regional travel will be required for this position.

From the preferred applicant, we are seeking:

• A degree, diploma, or certification in a Human Services discipline or equivalent experience and education;
• Experience in family counseling;
• Experience in group delivery and community programming;
• The ability to work with a variety of agencies and partnerships;
• Experience in community development and working in partnership with multiple organizations;
• Experience in offering parent education programs;
• Experience working with diverse populations; and,
• Motivational Interviewing and Suicide Awareness Training are considered assets.

This position offers a competitive salary and includes the option to participate in a comprehensive benefit plan. The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check (vulnerable sector), an intervention record check, and provide 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. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

TOWN OF WHITECOURT
Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue
WHITECOURT, AB T7S 1N6
Fax: 780-778-5179
Email: hr@whitecourt.ca
RE: Job#24-028

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

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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIY
Arena Operator I
Temporary Full-Time (Maternity Leave)
Job #24-036

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 a temporary full-time Arena Operator Level I.  

Key duties will include:
• Arena operations - Building maintenance, ice maintenance and custodial cleaning to the highest possible standard.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Town’s Community Services team and will possess the following qualifications:  
• Certification in First Aid and WHMIS
• Excellent communication and supervisory skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment and with facility users and the public
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract 
• Be physically fit
• Arena Operator Level 1 and ice making experience an asset

The Town of Whitecourt is committed to its employees and provides a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.   The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and criminal record check, and provide a 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 to the following address by 4:00 p.m. on Friday July 5, 2024:

Town of Whitecourt
Re: Job #24-036
Box 509, 5004 – 52 Avenue
Whitecourt, AB  T7S 1N6
Fax:  780-778-5179
Email: hr@whitecourt.ca
Attention:  HR/Payroll Clerk

All applicants are thanked for their submissions; however only those interviewed will be contacted further.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIY
Casual Arena Labourers
Job #24-037

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., July 5, 2024 to:

Town of Whitecourt
Attention:  HR/Payroll Clerk
Re: Job #024-037 
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.