Careers within Athabasca County

Athabasca County aspires to be the region’s employer of choice, attracting talented and skilled staff. If you’re seeking a workplace that offers the following, we invite you to join our team:

• Fosters a culture of fairness and mutual respect,
• Provides competitive wages,
• Offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, pension plan, life insurance, a personal health & learning spending account, and a membership discount at the regional multiplex,
• Invests in training and development to support your success,
• Promotes a positive attitude toward work-life balance, and
• Recognizes your contributions, values your skills, and maintains a COR-certified Health & Safety program.
  
  

Located in the heart of Alberta, our region is known for its beautiful scenery and many outdoor activities. The surrounding forests and the Athabasca River offer a great setting for hiking, fishing, boating, camping, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.           

Highways 2, 55, 63, and 813 link Athabasca County with Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Slave Lake, and the Wabasca-Demarais area. The County is home to just over 11,000 people, including those in the historic Town of Athabasca, the Village of Boyle, eight summer villages, and 11 nearby hamlets.

Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a variety of local events and festivals celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant rural lifestyle.

Seasonal Workers

Each spring seasonal workers are hired to help with the many outdoor maintenance tasks that come with the season. These opportunities are offered to both post-secondary education students and non-students who are interested in a seasonal employment. Applications for these jobs usually become available in March and will be posted below.