Careers

The Opportunity Community Services Department | Permanent Full-Time Position | Rotational shift schedule-4 days/week-10 hrs/day

Lacombe County is seeking an experienced, full-time Community Peace Officer (CPO) to join our team. This full-time position serves on a rotational basis as the School Resource Officer (SRO), providing awareness and information on current and trending issues within designated Lacombe County schools.

When not assigned to SRO duties, the CPO is responsible for the full scope of Community Peace Officer functions, including the day-to-day enforcement and administration of County bylaws and applicable provincial statutes. The role places strong emphasis on public safety, traffic enforcement, infrastructure protection, and community education.

We’re looking for a community-minded professional who brings sound judgment, strong conflict-diffusion skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, partners and stakeholders. This position works four 10-hour shifts each week, including weekend rotations from May through September.

Key Responsibilities

School Resource Officer (Rotational Appointment)
• Work with other SROs, school administration, students, and staff to establish positive relationships and promote a safe and caring environment.
• Assist students in making informed choices through awareness, education and positive role modelling.
• Provide current and relevant presentations, information and resources on important topics, emerging trends and social issues.
• Provide one-on-one mentoring visits with students and refer to outside social services when necessary.
• Participate in and support school events as requested/required, including conducting informal school visits.
• Assist school staff with issues or concerns involving students.

Community Peace Officer
• Independently conduct mobile patrols throughout Lacombe County to proactively prevent and detect statute infractions, issuing violation tickets and laying charges in accordance with authorized legislation.
• Perform investigations into complaints and incidents, ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up.
• Apply advanced knowledge of the Traffic Safety Act by conducting traffic stops and issuing warnings, violation tags and provincial tickets.
• Carry out commercial vehicle inspections with a high level of competency , ensuring compliance with weight and dimension regulations through permits, roadside checks, and the use of weigh scales.
• Liaise with and provide support to other County departments, community groups and associations on enforcement related matters.
• Provide skilled, professional, and approachable public education related to municipal bylaws and community safety.

Key Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in a law enforcement related field, or a Grade 12 diploma supplemented with a minimum of 3 years of related experience as a Level 1 CPO. Demonstrated traffic enforcement experience is required. CVSA inspection certification and prior experience delivering community and/or school based programs are strong assets.
• Must meet all Justice and Solicitor General Peace Officer appointment requirements, including successful completion of an approved physical abilities test (i.e. PARE). An acceptable Criminal Record Check that includes a Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
• Valid and current First Aid/CPR certifications. Must possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license. Current Radar/Laser certification and EVOC training are assets. Must have completed, or be willing to complete, the Motor Transport Weights & Measures course.

Why Lacombe County?

Lacombe County is committed to maintaining a vibrant, healthy, safe, caring and inclusive work environment. We hire great people who are looking to contribute to our respectful workplace. We support a work-life balance and offer an excellent compensation package including:

• A Pension for Life! This position participates in the Local Authorities Pension Plan, a defined benefit pension plan, where a monthly pension is paid to you for life upon retirement.
• A comprehensive group health and dental plan plus an annual health/wellness spending account.
• Annual vacation that increases with each year of employment.
• We support and encourage annual professional development among our staff.

If you are a community-minded individual who is passionate about building positive relationships with students and providing education and mentorship to foster a safe and caring environment, we invite you to join us in helping build a safe, vibrant, and innovative community.

To express interest, please forward your application no later than 8AM, April 1, 2026 to: hr@lacombecounty.com.

Applications may be reviewed and scheduled for an interview as they are received. This position may be filled before the deadline date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Please note: All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

This competition may remain open longer until a suitable candidate is found.

The Opportunity Community Services Department | Permanent Full-Time Position | Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (40 hrs/week) + meetings and events outside of regular business hours

Lacombe County is seeking an experienced and community-minded Deputy County Fire Chief to play a key leadership role within our Community Services department. This position provides operational, technical, and administrative support to the Manager of Fire & Emergency Services and to the various District Fire Departments across Lacombe County.

If you are passionate about fire services, emergency management, and supporting safe, thriving rural communities, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration
• Provide direction, guidance and administrative support to the District Fire Chiefs in their department’s operations.
• Assist with the coordination and the oversight of fire suppression, incident command, inspections, training, public safety, and prevention programs.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of fire-related policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Act in a relief capacity for the Manager of Fire & Emergency Services as required.

Regulatory Compliance & Equipment Coordination
• Administer annual regulatory requirements for the District Fire Departments including CVIPs, PPE testing, hose and ladder testing, SCBA inspections, and more.
• Maintain detailed records to ensure compliance with standards and legislation.

Emergency Response
• Provide support for District Fire Department emergency response activities. Attend emergency scenes and assume appropriate roles, including Incident Command, when required.
• Assist with fire investigations.
• Act in the capacity of Safety Codes Officer (Fire Discipline).

Training & Development
• Coordinate and evaluate training programs for District Fire Department members.
• Maintain certification records and support recruitment and onboarding.
• Participate in and support District Fire Department training activities, including skill development, exercises, and evaluations.

Fire Prevention & Public Safety
• Review and approve fire and fireworks permits.
• Monitor weather, operational, and environmental conditions and support fire ban/restriction decisions.
• Participate in and provide support for public education initiatives and fire prevention/fire protection initiatives.

Emergency Management
• Serve as Deputy Director of Emergency Management.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the County’s Emergency Management Plan.
• Support training, exercises, public education, and emergency coordination.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with District Fire Chiefs, District Fire Department Members, municipal staff, and external partners. Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, coordination, and leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience in fire management software is an asset.
• Highly developed organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation, codes, standards, and best practices related to fire services, emergency management, occupational health and safety, and public safety.
• Strong understanding of fire suppression operations, fire prevention, inspection practices, and firefighter training programs, incident command systems and emergency response roles.
• Post-secondary education in Fire Services Administration, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field. Additional certifications including, NFPA 1001 Level 2, NFPA 1041 Level 1, NFPA 1021 Level 2, Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, ICS 300, First Aid & CPR, Safety Codes Officer (Fire Discipline) certification, or willingness to obtain, and Emergency Management certification, or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 8 years (preferred) progressive fire service experience.
• This position is required to attend some emergencies located throughout the County. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to relocate within (or near) the area of Lacombe County.

Why Lacombe County?

Lacombe County is committed to maintaining a vibrant, healthy, safe, caring and inclusive work environment. We hire great people who are looking to contribute to our respectful workplace. We support a work-life balance and offer an excellent compensation package including:
• A Pension for Life! This position participates in the Local Authorities Pension Plan, a defined benefit pension plan, where a monthly pension is paid to you for life upon retirement.
• A comprehensive group health and dental plan plus an annual health/wellness spending account.
• Annual vacation that increases with each year of employment.

To express interest, please forward your application no later than 8AM, April 1, 2026 to: hr@lacombecounty.com.

Applications may be reviewed and scheduled for an interview as they are received. This position may be filled before the deadline date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Please note: All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

This competition may remain open longer until a suitable candidate is found.

The Opportunity Planning Services Department | Permanent Full-Time Position
Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Occasional meetings and events outside of regular business hours

Are you passionate about driving economic growth, building lasting relationships, and representing your community with pride? Lacombe County is looking for an experienced Economic Development Officer (EDO) to join our team and ensure Success Grows Here!

Lacombe County, a municipality in Central Alberta, is home to a vibrant and diverse economic base firmly rooted in agriculture. We are home to a variety of agricultural operations, agri-business, small business, industrial and commercial developments, as well as construction, manufacturing and energy industry. Reporting to the Director of Planning Services, the EDO is responsible for implementing the economic growth and development strategies, marketing plans and projects to support the County’s economic development priorities and initiatives.

Our ideal candidate is someone who lives and breathes economic development, takes initiative, is a natural relationship-builder, and represents Lacombe County with professionalism, energy and enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities

As Lacombe County’s Economic Development Officer, you will be the go-to expert for all things economic development. You will:

• Lead initiatives that attract, retain, and support businesses in Lacombe County.

• Build strong, trusted relationships with local businesses, industry, community groups, post-secondary institutions, government agencies, and others.

• Represent Lacombe County at events, meetings, and networking opportunities.

• Analyze trends, develop strategies, and provide recommendations that advance economic growth.

• Develop effective marketing and promotional tools for business development, events, trade shows, promotional items, social media, presentations, and other initiatives.

• Collaborate with team members to make a tangible impact on growth and development in the County.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of a University degree in the areas of Economic Development, Rural Planning, Marketing, Communications and/or Business Administration, or a relevant field, plus five+ years of direct economic development experience. Experience in a municipal setting is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of economic development, marketing, land development and business sustainability. Knowledge in various industry sectors is an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain positive and effective working relationships with diverse internal and external parties in an open and ethical environment.

• Ability to maintain active membership in the Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) organization.

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills with the ability to make compelling presentations.

• Proven competency with Microsoft applications, desktop publishing, social media and website design. Must have a good understanding of various marketing tools available to develop and promote marketing campaigns for business development.

•An Alberta Class 5 driver's license is required.

Required Competencies

• You need to be a proven relationship builder. This position works with industry business leaders in various sectors including agriculture, energy, tourism, construction, manufacturing etc. to promote the County. You need to enjoy engaging with, speaking to, and fostering positive relationships with partners, industry, and other levels of government.

• You need to be a strategic planner. Can you analyze economic data and market trends? Do you have the ability to identify potential opportunities and challenges to economic development?

• You need to have passion about enhancing our community, to ensure Success Grows Here!

If you do not currently have all of the Key Qualifications, we’ll help candidates with the Required Competencies (and a strong interest) in economic development work towards them. A career training and development plan will be established to provide the employee with the skills necessary to be successful in the role.

Why Lacombe County?

Lacombe County is committed to maintaining a vibrant, healthy, safe, caring and inclusive work environment. We hire great people who are looking to contribute to our respectful workplace. We support a work-life balance and offer an excellent compensation package including:

• A pension for Life! This position participates in the Local Authorities Pension Plan, a defined benefit pension plan, where a monthly pension is paid to you for life upon retirement.

• A comprehensive group health and dental plan plus an annual health/wellness spending account.

• Professional development support and opportunities.

• Annual vacation that increases with each year of employment plus participation in the flex time program.

At the County, employees feel connected. They feel valued and have a sense of belonging. Our open door, collaborative and supportive work environment encourages employees to share ideas and work together as a team. It’s a respectful workplace and employees are encouraged to express opinions and ideas. And, it’s a flexible workplace so that you can balance the work commitments with your life commitments.

To express interest, please forward your application no later than April 7, 2026, to: hr@lacombecounty.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Please note: All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada. This competition may remain open longer until a suitable candidate is found.

The Opportunity 

Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission has a Permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunity for a Transfer Station Operator to join our team at the Prentiss Transfer Site, working Thursday to Saturday from 9am- 5pm. Preferred start date is Monday, April 6, 2026 working Monday to Friday to train for 2 weeks, then begin the Thursday to Saturday shift starting April 23, 2026.

The Transfer Station Site Operator is responsible for:

- Assisting, directing and educating customers in proper waste disposal methods;
- Assisting with unloading waste vehicles into the appropriate waste bins & pin bins for transport;
- Recycling mattresses;
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the site;
- Conducting visual inspections of loads as needed to prevent disposal of prohibited materials;
- Performing minor preventative maintenance duties, such as greasing and oiling;
- Participating in workplace safety initiatives and meetings, and reporting to work fit for duty;
- Perform a variety of miscellaneous office duties including answering the phone.

We’re looking for an individual:
- Who has the ability to communicate effectively with facility users to assure proper usage and provide assistance as required;
- Who enjoys working outdoors in various weather conditions and is able to perform medium lifting and moving of objects of up to 80lbs;
- Enjoys performing a variety of tasks (mowing grass, shoveling snow, assisting customers) and helping out co-workers when required (operating skid steer/tractor, changing out bins, etc.)
- Who is dependable and is able to work with minimal supervision;
- Who has a minimum of a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License. Equipment operation experience is preferred.

A mechanical aptitude is an asset in this position. This position may also be dispatched to other transfer sites within Lacombe County to provide necessary coverage when required.

Why work for LRWSC? We offer a comprehensive health and dental package, a health/wellness spending account, a defined benefit pension plan (for permanent positions), and a supportive work environment.
Hourly rate: $23.24 - $32.52/hour depending on experience level, + 6% vacation pay, + 5.2% stat. holiday pay.

Applications will be reviewed on a continual basis. The position will remain open until filled, so early applications are encouraged. Please forward your application to:
E-mail: hr@lacombecounty.com | Fax: 403.782.3820 | www.lacombecounty.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Please note: All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.