Seasonal and Summer Employment

Athabasca County has a variety of seasonal/summer positions requiring skilled and semi-skilled workers for various departments. The terms of the positions, dependent of weather,will be from May to October 2020 (Timelines and Dates will be adjusted to accommodate Post-Secondary Education Students – May to August 2020)

PUBLIC WORKS POSITIONS AVAILABLE

  • Labourer / Light Equipment Operators
  • Heavy Equipment Operators
  • Heavy Truck Operators

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Experience using/maintaining/operating light/heavy equipment (bobcats, quads,riding mowers, tractors, packers, dozer, hydraulic excavator), light/ medium trucks and heavy duty trucks, (pulling lowboys, pups, belly dumps), and various hand & power tools.

AG SERVICES POSITIONS AVAILABLE

 

Vegetation Management Technicians

Ideal candidates will have:

  • An interest in identifying and mapping problem weeds, pests and disease;
  •  Ability to operate and maintain equipment including mid-sized trucks with trailers, RTVs and quad sprayers, and backpack/ hand sprayers;
  • Individuals pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture, reclamation,agronomy/environment or related fields would be an asset.

 

Roadside Mower Operators

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Experience operating tractors and mowers,
  • Experience identifying weeds and applying herbicide is an asset.

GENERAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS
  •  Ability to take direction & work effectively independently or with others;
  •  Good listening & communication skills with co-workers and the public;
  •  Commitment to the job: punctual, dependable and willing to learn;
  •  A valid Driver’s License (min. class 5) applicable to the position being applied for;
  • The ability to work in a variety of outdoor elements;
  •  Physical abilities: to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds\physically fit;
  •  Ability to keep legible records;
  •  Mechanical skills are an asset.

 

The deadline to apply is Monday, March 2nd, 2020.

Submit your resume to:
Kelli Chamberlain | HR, Payroll Department
3602 – 48 Avenue
Athabasca, AB T9S 1M8
hr@athabascacounty.com | Fax: (780) 675-5512

PLEASE SPECIFY THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR

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