Employment

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ENGINEER

PERMANENT FULL-TIME          

Job # 25-011

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, February 21, 2025; 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 #25-011, 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 #25-011, Infrastructure Services Engineer - NAME

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 #25-012

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 is an asset. 

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 #25-012
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.

S U M M E R   S T U D E N T 
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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 Infrastructure Services, Community Services, Community Safety, and Administration Departments are presently seeking enthusiastic individuals to fill the following temporary, summer positions:

INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMER LABOURERS – Job #25-002
Duties include: Grounds and road maintenance, general clean up throughout the town, and various labour duties. Applicants must hold a valid class 5 driver’s license.

PARKS SUMMER LABOURERS – Job #25-003
Duties include: Maintenance of sports fields, parks, town buildings and open spaces. This includes hand mowing, weed whipping, large area mowing, weeding, planting, watering, garbage picking, cleaning washrooms, event setup, and other jobs as needed. Weekend and after hour work is required. Applicants must hold a valid class 5 driver’s license. Preference may be given to applicants enrolled in horticulture/landscaping post-secondary related education.

FESTIVAL PARK ATTENDANTS – Job #25-004
Duties include: Maintenance of Festival Park. This includes hand mowing, weed whipping, weeding, garbage picking, cleaning washrooms, cleaning benches and picnic areas, cleaning water features, welcoming and answering questions from park visitors, dealing with emergency situations and other jobs as needed. Weekend and evening work required.  

UTILITIES SUMMER LABOURER – Job #25-005
Duties include: Operating and maintaining the Town’s water and wastewater treatment plants and distribution and collection underground systems, as well as water meter reading and repair.

LANDFILL SUMMER LABOURER – Job #25-006
Duties include: Grounds and road maintenance, mowing and trimming grass, painting and other various labour duties, assisting with weigh scale operations. 

VISITOR INFORMATION COUNSELLOR – Job #25-007
Duties include: Welcoming and directing visitors to the community and points of interest in the region, conducting tours of the Forest Interpretive Centre gallery and Heritage Park, general administrative duties, answering telephone inquiries, stocking and maintaining the visitor information guides and brochures.

SUMMER PROGRAM LEADER – Job #25-008
Duties include: Planning and implementing summer camp programming for children aged 5-15; providing guidance to other staff and leaders-in-training; assisting with community events and other recreation programs; and various duties within the Allan & Jean Millar Centre. Applicants should be comfortable working in various weather and environmental conditions.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – FIRESMART LABOURERS – Job #25-009
Duties include: Working to reduce the wildfire risk in the community.  This will include tree falling and pruning, small scale brush clearing and deadfall removal, wood chipping and minor trail repair, large area mowing and weed whipping, public interaction and education in FireSmart principles.  Successful applicants will be working in forested areas and park sites in and around the town of Whitecourt.  Training will be provided but chainsaw experience and enrollment in a Forestry or related education program will be considered assets. Applicants must hold a valid class 5 driver’s license and be physically fit. 

ENGINEERING STUDENT – Job #25-010
Duties include: Conduct inspections on public infrastructure: sidewalk, curb and gutter, asphalt, pavement, etc. Assist with Survey with road and drainage system. Assist with contract administration and site inspections. Prepare detailed estimates of quantities. Create AutoCAD drawings.

Applicants for all positions except Job #25-004, Job #25-007 and Job #25-008 must be able to commence full time duties May 1, 2025.
Preference will be given to applicants that are enrolled in a post secondary institution for the fall of 2025. Please submit a resume and cover letter prior to 12:00 Noon Friday, February 14. Applications must identify the job number for the position or positions desired.  
All applications may be emailed, faxed, or dropped off to:
Town of Whitecourt
Attn: HR/Payroll Clerk
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 selected for an interview will be contacted further.