Job Description

Posted on: Jan 5, 2026
Posted by: Red Deer County
Summary
A great place to live, work and grow! The Operations Services Department of Red Deer County has a seasonal, full-time position for a dynamic and highly motivated ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN to supplement our ongoing focus in the delivery of customer service excellence. Red Deer County focuses on providing a challenging work environment with an emphasis on skill enhancement and professional training and development.
Key Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Engineering Coordinator within Operations Services, the Engineering Technician will be responsible for the following duties (extra training will be provided where necessary):

• Preliminary surveying and stake-out of local drainage projects (total station, robotic total station, GPS, and GNSS equipment).
• Designing of drainage projects using BricsCAD Pro (e.g. determining optimal grade-lines and excavation volumes).
• Making Alberta Utility First-Calls and coordinating hydrovac's, if needed, for those same drainage projects.
• Setting out and retrieving automated traffic counters (radar and pneumatic).
• Finding property and right-of-way boundary markers.
• Assisting Engineering & Construction Coordinators with miscellaneous tasks and duties.

Requirements

• Completion of (or currently enrolled in) a post-secondary Engineering Program, or related certificate or diploma program; an equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Proficient computer and mobile device skills (MS Office applications, CAD experience).
• Ability to lift up to 20 kilograms. (physical demands analysis available upon request).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work outdoors under all weather conditions.
• Valid class 5 drivers' license with acceptable drivers' abstract.
• Acceptable criminal record check.

Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to work an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The position provides the use of a County vehicle when carrying out assigned duties.
Wage: $33.40 per hour
Location: This position is based out of the Red Deer County Centre.
Term: April 27th to August 30th, 2026, with the possibility of extension.
Competition Closes: 11:59 p.m. Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Qualified parties are requested to submit a detailed resume and cover letter to the Human Resources
Department at:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Skills Required