Job Description

The Community

High River provides the warmth and familiarity of a small town, featuring countless outdoor trails and parks that await your next adventure. Our downtown offers a variety of unique stores and businesses who take pride in fostering connection in our community. High River is a people-first community where families put down roots for generations. Nestled within Foothills County with the Rocky Mountains framing the view to your west, our community of 14,000 is rooted in people and promotes an environment to help you build lasting relationships.

The Organization

Through the dedication and passion of our 150 employees, we deliver important services to the community. Our purpose, or why we do what we do, is because we want to make a difference in our community now and for generations to come (our 'why'). To achieve this, we inspire and respect one another, we can be counted on, we are better together, and we dare to be different (our 'how').

We've embarked on a workplace culture journey that has enhanced our commitment to people; both our employees and the community we serve. We have identified three pillars to achieve our workplace culture:

Accountable, Connected and Excellence (ACE).

General Accountability:

The Labourer is a semi-skilled employee with some technical training in a related field. The Labourer will be required to perform a wide variety of duties and tasks associated with position descriptions of equal or lesser responsibilities, as assigned by the supervisor.

In line with our Strategic Plan and workplace culture, Accountable, Connected and Excellence (ACE), this position will always be required to do the right thing and take personal ownership in contributing to the organization. The employee in this position must be able to communicate clearly and concisely and actively contribute to achieving team results. The incumbent must provide exceptional service to customers and internal partners and demonstrate initiative toward achieving organizational results and performance excellence.

Duties:

Locating various bins around town that have been displaced. Replacing lost bins to new residents. Will be capable in operating a variety of light and medium duty vehicles and equipment associated with the various activities within the Municipal Operations department. Capable of performing basic maintenance on equipment and vehicles applicable to this position. Ability to follow maintenance programs, procedures and schedules set by the Town Will ensure that assigned duties, written or verbal, are carried out efficiently and safety. May be required to work shift work and/or weekends. Work must be performed in all weather conditions. Any tasks as assigned. Perform maintenance on town infrastructure.

Qualifications:

Ability to operate light and medium duty vehicles and equipment Knowledge of Utilities, Public Works maintenance, or waste and recycling Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions Be able to work independently or within a team Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of this position Must possess a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License Standard First Aid with CPR Level C Completed Grade 10

This is a temporary position until March 2026

Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From $28.24 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program On-site parking
Work Location: In person