Open Positions
Mackenzie County is currently inviting applications for an Administrative Support – seasonal position. Generally, the term of this position will be from May – September. The primary location for this position will be in La Crete, however, the individual may be required to work in other areas of the municipality as per operational requirements. This is a seasonal unionized position with a 40 hour work week (8 hours per day) Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Data collection, interpretation and analysis for Asset Management program;
- Assist with gathering, managing, and maintaining digital sets;
- Assisting with the data management for planning records;
- Collaborating with all departments;
- Other duties as required.
Requirements for this position are:
- Completion of Grade 12 Diploma;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint);
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Valid class 5 drivers’ licence;
- Evidence of successfully passing a police Criminal Record Check.;
- Preference will be given to university/college students.
Wage Range: $21.49/hour – $24.04/hour
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mackenzie County is currently inviting applications for an Equipment Operator position. The primary location for this position will be in La Crete, however the individual may be required to work in other areas of the municipality as per operational requirements. This is a full-time unionized position with a 40 hour work week (8 hours per day) Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor (South), the successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Manual labour (i.e. shoveling snow/dirt);
- Maintenance and repair of signs, culverts, etc.;
- Snow removal, manual and equipment;
- The safe operation and minor maintenance of County equipment;
- Assisting with crack-filling; pavement patching;
- Some weekend or holiday work required; (Saturday & Sunday)
- Other duties as required.
Requirements for this position are:
- Valid Class 5 drivers’ license; Class 1 or 3 an asset;
- Two to three years’ experience operating equipment (i.e. loader, backhoe, tractor, skid steer, & lawn mower);
- Moderate physical strength and stamina;
- Mechanical knowledge of equipment would be an asset;
- Knowledge of road maintenance;
- Adequate verbal and written communication skills;
- Evidence of successfully passing a police Criminal Record Check.
Wages: $29.61/hr. – $37.50/hr. Mackenzie County offers a Comprehensive Benefit Package.
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mackenzie County is currently inviting applications for Casual Equipment Operators. The primary locations for these positions will be in Fort Vermilion and La Crete, however the individuals may be required to work in other areas of the municipality as per operational requirements. These are unionized positions and the hours of work are on an as needed basis.
Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor (Fort Vermilion & La Crete), the successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Operate heavy equipment (grader) in a safe and appropriate manner and maintain proper awareness of one’s surroundings while operating grader on public roadways.
- Maneuver equipment with attached blades in successive movements across work areas in order to move rocks, vegetation or topsoil and to spread and level terrain.
- Checks grader daily to maintain efficient and safe operational status: Greasing, oil changes, routine equipment maintenance, and grader blade changes.
- Operate equipment in a manner that will not result in undue or unnecessary equipment breakdown, is capable of scraping roads in an efficient manner, blading roads to proper crown, and efficiently filling in the rough sections of roads.
- Maintenance and repair of signs, culverts, etc.;
- Assisting with crack-filling; pavement patching;
- Some weekend or holiday work may be required (Saturday & Sunday);
- Other duties as required.
Requirements for these positions are:
- Valid class 5 drivers’ license; class 1 or 3 an asset;
- Two to three years’ related experience;
- Mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment;
- Knowledge of the Mackenzie County road network;
- Moderate physical strength and stamina;
- Knowledge of road maintenance;
- Adequate verbal and written communication skills;
- Evidence of successfully passing a police Criminal Record Check.
Wages: $33.47/hr. – $41.36/hr. As per the Collective Agreement, vacation pay will be calculated based on six percent (6%) of your earnings.
Competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mackenzie County is currently inviting applications for a Finance Clerk position. The location for this position will be in Fort Vermilion. The primary location for this position will be in Fort Vermilion, however, the individual may be required to work in other areas of the municipality as per operational requirements. This is a full-time unionized position with a 40 hour work week (8 hours per day) Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Enter budget data into the budgeting software and capital budget reports for operation departments.
- Prepare and distribute monthly operating budget and capital budget reports for operating departments.
- Record the credit card and other monthly account transactions and prepare journal entry, and invoices for submission to the Director of Finance for review.
- Regularly enter invoices and other project data in the project costing spreadsheet and regularly reconcile it to the general ledger. Verify all documentation required as received.
- Assist in preparation of the project reports to granting agencies as required.
- Prepare GST return monthly/quarterly for review and submission by the Finance Controller.
- Record and prepare report for Bursary applications, documentation requirements, and awarding including but not limited to payment or reimbursement requests.
- Work with the Finance team on cross training, and team projects.
- Other Administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements for this position are:
- Office Administration Diploma or combination of equivalent training and experience is an asset;
- 2 years accounting experience is an asset;
- Knowledge of Great Plains Dynamics Accounting Program is an asset;
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word;
- Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills,
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
- A valid class 5 driver’s license;
- Evidence of successfully passing a police Criminal Record Check;
Salary: $64,355/annum – $90,501/annum. Mackenzie County offers a comprehensive benefit package.
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
Mackenzie County is currently inviting applications for seven (7) General Maintenance Labourer seasonal positions. The primary location for these positions will be in Fort Vermilion (3) and La Crete (4), however the individuals may be required to work in other areas of the municipality as per operational requirements. These are seasonal unionized positions with a 40 hour work week (8 hours per day) Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor (La Crete or Fort Vermilion), the successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Manual labour;
- Maintenance of Mackenzie County grounds including grass cutting, weed control, watering, and landscaping;
- Cleaning and maintenance of parks and public spaces including garbage pickup and cleaning of park restrooms;
- Safely using small power tools, mowers and trimmers as directed;
- Responsible for the safe loading and moving of municipal equipment as required;
- Pothole patching and traffic control;
- Complete daily maintenance checks on equipment and clean equipment as required;
- Other duties as required.
Requirements for these positions are:
- Valid Class 5 drivers’ license;
- Moderate physical strength and stamina which includes heavy lifting, bending, twisting and squatting;
- Adequate verbal and written communication skills;
- Evidence of successfully passing a police Criminal Record Check;
- Preference will be given to university/college students.
Wage range: $21.49/hour – $24.04/hour
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mackenzie County is currently inviting applications for two (2) General Maintenance Labourer seasonal positions. The primary location for these positions will be in Fort Vermilion (1) and La Crete (1), however the individuals may be required to work in other areas of the municipality as per operational requirements. These are seasonal unionized positions with a 40 hour work week (8 hours per day) Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the Director of Utilities, the successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Manual labour;
- Assist with maintenance and operation of water and sewer facilities;
- Manhole, hydrant and valve maintenance;
- Perform connections and disconnections to water services;
- Equipment maintenance and repairs;
- Investigate, read and repair water meters on a monthly basis;
- Other duties as required.
Requirements for these positions are:
- Valid Class 5 drivers’ license;
- Moderate physical strength and stamina which includes heavy lifting, bending, twisting and squatting;
- Adequate verbal and written communication skills;
- Evidence of successfully passing a police Criminal Record Check;
- Preference will be given to university/college students.
Wage range: $21.49/hour – $24.04/hour
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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