Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in one of our advertised positions. You can submit an application online, by email, fax, by regular mail, or in person at the County office. Our offices are located 2.5 miles west of the Highway 2 and Highway 12 interchange, at the intersection of Highway 12 and the Spruceville Road. Office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Fridays, except for holidays.

Mailing address: Human Resources, Lacombe County, RR3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3

Fax: 403-782-3820

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Come join our progressive team and be part of a dynamic, innovative and rewarding workplace! Reporting to the Manager of Planning Services, the Jr. Planner/Development Officer is responsible for various duties related to land use and planning issues. Primarily, this position reviews and processes development applications, reviews development plans and proposals, and provides interpretations on Land Use Bylaw regulations to staff and the public.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with and respond to inquiries from the public, developers, builders and their agents regarding planning and development control matters;
• Make recommendations on subdivision and development permit applications;
• Conduct research, prepare written reports/proposals and presentations for the Planning Department and Council;
• Conduct field inspections related to compliance requests, development applications and complaints;
• Make presentations to the public at meetings and formal hearings, and present reports to County Council;
• Assist in the preparation of local planning documents and other department studies

FULL JOB AD HERE:  pdf Junior Planner Development Officer (528 KB)

Please forward your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by July 2, 2018 to:
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Fax: 403.782.3820 | Submit Online: www.lacombecounty.com

Lacombe County is currently accepting applications for a Push Cat Operator to work with the road construction team in our Operations department.

Normal hours of work are 10 hours/day, 7:00a.m. - 5:30p.m., Monday through Friday. Start and end times may vary depending on project and workload. As an employer of choice, Lacombe County is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees and has a Substance Abuse Prevention Program Policy. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. The successful applicant will undergo Pre-Employment Drug Testing.

Responsibilities include:
- Operate a Dozer as it applies to ditching, sloping, support clean-up in excavations and embankments, ripping, etc., along with the ability to read grade stake;
- Operate the Dozer and perform responsibilities in a safe and effective manner;
- Perform daily and routine safety and maintenance checks of the equipment;
- Clean the heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required;

FULL JOB AD HERE:  pdf Push Cat Operator (763 KB)

This competition will remain open until the position is filled.  Please submit your application to:
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Fax: 403.782.3820 | Submit Online: www.lacombecounty.com

We are seeking an innovative, technical oriented individual in our Operations department to manage projects related to municipal infrastructure, services, and rural development. The successful candidate will have the ability to analyze technical data and drawings, find solutions to problems using established engineering principles and be skilled at building relationships with others.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, prepare and review tenders, drawings, and other related documents as they pertain to operations, capital or maintenance projects;
• Update and maintain various Operations Manage-ment Plans (capital equipment replacement, long-range construction schedule, bridge management, pavement management, etc.);
• Manage various operational projects located throughout the County;
• Perform bridge infrastructure inspections;
• Manage and handle reported operational problems and requests for services;
• Review development related plans, drawings and documents to ensure they conform to County operations standards;
• Manage all GIS and GPS systems for the Operations department (reserve encroachment and management, sign inventory, infrastructure inventory, gravel program, etc.);
• Participate in the on-call rotational schedule. When on call, perform road checks after hours and respond to emergencies on weekends, weekdays after hours and holidays.

FULL JOB AD HERE:  pdf Technical Services Supervisor (520 KB)

Please forward your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by July 2, 2018 to:
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Fax: 403.782.3820 | Submit Online: www.lacombecounty.com