Job Description

Brazeau County's Public Works Maintenance department is currently hiring temporary Labourers to join our team for the summer months.

This position offers four months of employment from May to August, with a great work life balance of evenings and most weekends off, including paid statutory holidays. Our summer staff work forty hours per week, receive job and safety training, and are provided with personal protective equipment.

If you enjoy working outside and being kept physically busy all day this may be a great fit for you. Our labourers work in a team environment with minimal supervision. Your day will bring you a variety work throughout our County areas. You must have a valid driver's license, follow directions well, and be hands on with tools and light equipment. You are comfortable to learn and operate light equipment, flexible to work with our maintenance crews, and have great attitude to do a job well.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs general labour including brushing, fencing, debris removal, painting, trenching, pipeline exposure, sign placement and repair, and culvert maintenance. Crack sealing on paved roads within the County during summer season. Flagging as required. Clean and maintain vehicle and tools as required. Provides labour to other departments as needed with supervisor direction To undertake any other reasonable duty, commensurate with the classification and responsibility of the position, across the department in order to meet service priorities and business continuity requirements. May be required in the event of a municipal emergency to support the emergency operations centre and incident action/recovery plan.

COMPETENCY AREAS:

Education/Training:

Currently pursuing post-secondary education is considered an asset.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications/Designation:

Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Clean Driver's Abstract

Experiences/Knowledge/Skills:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Experience and knowledge of mowing equipment operation

Ability to perform physical labour

Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision

Familiarity and experience with light equipment is an asset

Effective communication skills and ability to interact with many different individuals in a professional manner

Ability to follow precise instructions

Computer software experience using GIS/GPS and web-based reporting programs

Overtime and weekend work will be required when necessary.

Successful candidate must be able to work for the entire period of the position.

Compensation and Classification:

Temporary (Maximum Five Months Duration)

Work Period from May to August

Forty Hours Per Week; Monday to Friday

Union Grid 1 $23.38 to $27.30 per hour

Non-supervisory

How to Apply:

Closing Date:

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

External applications are to be submitted online at:

https://www.brazeau.ab.ca/county-office/careers

Thank you in advance to all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From $23.38 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking Wellness program
Work Location: In person