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Employment Opportunities
Westlock County offers career opportunities in a wide range of occupations. We are looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable employees who are committed to service excellence in meeting the needs of County residents and businesses.
Westlock County offers a competitive total compensation package and work environment including compensation, benefits, culture, work/life balance, employee development, and employee recognition.
Comprehensive Benefit Plan
Westlock County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Alberta Health Care Premiums 100% Prescription Drug Coverage Extended Health Care Coverage (Medi-Passport Travel Insurance, Other Health Services [Chiropractor, Physical Therapist], equipment and supplies, ambulance, hospital benefits etc.) Vision Care Coverage Dental Care – 100% Basic and Diagnostic Coverage, 50% Major Restorative Coverage Employee Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage Employee and Family Assistance Program Joint Employee and Employer Contributions to the Local Authorities Pension Plan
Employee Development
Westlock County encourages ongoing professional development and leadership within related professional associations. We provide opportunities to attend workshops and seminar opportunities, computer software training, health, safety, and wellness training, tuition reimbursement and support for professional association fees.
Current Openings
Recreation and Tourism Inventory Coordinator
Start and End: April 26, 2010 - August 31, 2010 - Possible extension into October
Status: Full time seasonal position
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:
Working with Westlock County in partnership with Alberta Sustainable Resource and Development to build a tourism/recreation inventory and classification system that will be applied to the Westlock County area to streamline tourist and recreational activity management and advertising while managing the human impact and protecting sensitive areas on the landscape.
Qualifications required include:
Diploma or enrollment in Forestry Technology, Earth Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation or Degree or enrollment in Forestry or related fields.
Valid class 5 drivers license
Acceptable ATV training and the ability to operate all manner of ATV’s and 4x4 trucks in an off-highway capacity or desire to achieve
Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations requirements
Ability to organize and prioritize to a rapidly changing work environment and heavy workload
Computer literate in MS Office and GIS databases
Ability to make quick, sound decisions with information provided, in a fast paced, result orientated environment.
Strong negotiation, mediation and interpersonal skills
Closing: April 7, 2010
Contact person: Dennis Mueller, Director, Environment and Community Services
E-mail: enviroservcies@westlockcounty.com
Phone/Fax: 780-349-3346 ext 283 / Fax 780-349-2012
Mailing Address: 10336-106 Street Westlock, AB T7P 2G1
Weed/Clubroot Coordinator and General Maintenance
Posting Date: January 6, 2010
Start and End: June 15, 2010 - Sept. 15, 2010- Ability to adjust start and end dates
Status: Full time seasonal summer position
Job Description:
Westlock County has a Summer Position available in the Agricultural Services Department for a weed program/clubroot program coordinator and general maintenance.
Key responsibilities include:
Mapping and documentation of all weed infestations
Contact with landowners to achieve weed control compliance
Mapping and documentation of clubroot of canola inspection areas
Conduct insect and pest surveys
Qualifications required include:
Valid Alberta class 5 vehicle license (Abstract required)
Ability to keep daily detailed records/reports of weed and clubroot infestations and control efforts
Previous Field Scouting experience would be an asset
Maintains a knowledge base of current farming methods
Must poses well developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
Provides technical expertise and advice to owner/occupant of the land in relation to the County weed program and clubroot of canola
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Must be willing to learn and participate in other tasks, as assigned
Good physical condition to perform both field and office duties
Maintain and promote a positive image to Westlock County residents
Hours of work may be adjusted seasonally
Contact person: Jacolyn Tigert, Supervisor, Agricultural Services
E-mail: jacolyn@westlockcounty.com
Phone/Fax: 780-349-3346 ext 280 / 780-349-2012
Mailing Address: 10336-106 Street Westlock, AB T7P 2G1
Truck Driver/Laborer
Posting Date: January 6, 2010
Start and End: May 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010 - Ability to adjust start and end dates
Status: Full time seasonal summer position
Job Description:
Westlock County has a Summer Position available in the Agricultural Services Department for Spray Truck Driver/General Maintenance.
Key responsibilities include:
Qualifications required include:
Valid Alberta class 5 drivers license (Abstract required)
Preference will be given to individuals with experience in agriculture
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Must be willing to learn and participate in other tasks, as assigned
Good physical condition to perform both field and office duties
Hours of work may be adjusted seasonally
Maintain and promote a positive image to Westlock County residents
Contact person: Jacolyn Tigert, Agricultural Service Board
E-mail: jacolyn@westlockcounty.com
Phone/Fax: 780-349-3346 ext 280 / 780-349-2012
Mailing Address: 10336-106 Street Westlock, AB T7P 2G1
Driver of a 2 man spray crew
Daily maintenance and preparation of spraying equipment
Participate in other tasks as required
The ability to deal with the public effectively and courteously and maintain accurate records is required.