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Employment Opportunities

Join the Town of Oyen Team Today!    
Check out the available positions below.                

Please drop off your resume at our office or email it to cao@oyen.ca.

Check out Return to Rural for job opportunities within the Special Areas!


WANT TO BE A PART OF OUR TEAM? 

The Town of Oyen is looking to add to their administration department! 

Assistant CAO duties will include, but are not limited to:

I) Administrative

  • Assume duties of Chief Administrative Office in the absence of the CAO
  • Assists CAO in researching and formulating short- and long-range goals for the town and in developing bylaws, policies and position papers.
  • Review and recommend to CAO change/addition to the Municipal Fee Schedule and prepare recommendation for Council consideration
  • Complete budget preparation tasks and budget to actual analysis, as directed by CAO.
  • Develop, implement and monitor internal controls.
  • Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to projects assigned by the CAO
  • Assists the CAO with planning, directing and coordinating the administration of the town.  
  • Supervise the work of assigned staff;
  • Respond to requests from Town staff for information, analysis and assistance; provide advice and guidance to departmental staff.
  • Attend meetings, conferences and trainings as required; participate on committees, task forces and work groups as assigned.
  • Provide back up for processing payroll, payroll remittances, benefit administration, LAPP pension reports, WCB claims and the Human Resources module, reviews and approves monthly and year end reports.
  •  Provide backup for tax and utility processing
  • Develop FOIP manual relative to Town and act as the Town FOIP coordinator.
  • OH&S Coordinator
  • Development Officer
  • Working with Council and staff booking meetings/training and accommodations 

II) Finance

  • Complete bank reconciliations, prepare, analyze and distribute monthly financial reports to CAO, Council and Department Heads and Managers
  • Ensure that general ledger month end and year end cut off of accounting modules are performed accurately
  • GL Monitoring and corrections
  • Assist CAO with preparation of working papers for yearend audit.
  • Develop and implement financial policies, procedures and goals for assigned areas.
  • Prepare GST quarterly submissions

III) Economic Development  

  • Implement the Town’s economic development strategy including business retention and expansion, and business ombudsman/advocacy.
  • Coordinate economic development and redevelopment activities with other departments and outside agencies (PEP, SAMDA, SA4.)
  • When assigned, act as the Town’s liaison and point of contact with the community, government agencies, and businesses on economic development matters.
  • Plan and implement strategies and programs to encourage business growth, development, and investment
  • Website development and upkeep. Social Media posts.
  • Provide primary support for the CAO and Town Council in the development and implementation of methods and materials to promote town activities and events

Qualifications:

  • Must have:
    • Grade 12 or equivalency
    • Valid Driver’s license
  • Must have or be willing to obtain within 12 months of hiring:
    • Valid First Aid / CPR Certification
    • WHMIS
  • Proficiency using a computer and the necessary programming including, but not limited to Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook is required
  • Strong public relations skills and accounting experience
  • Must be highly motivated
  • Organized, efficient, creative and capable of undertaking multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Skilled in analyzing a situation, assessing alternative solutions and recommending an effective course of action
  • Must have a working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and permit requirements that govern Municipal Governments
  • Payroll and Human Resource Experience
  • Preference will be given to those with training or experience with an Accounting Software package (preferably Munisoft)


Offering Competitive Wages. Wages will vary depending on certifications and trainings completed.

Submit your resume to cao@oyen.ca or drop it off at the town office at 201 Main Street. Job posting will be open until filled.

We look forward to working with you!



WANT TO BE A PART OF OUR TEAM? 

The Town of Oyen is looking to add to their public works department! 

Public Works Operator II general duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Under the direction of a supervisor will, for the purpose of achieving required public works goals and objectives, perform various duties and/or designated facets of work related to the maintenance and repair of water and sewer systems; streets, lanes, boulevards, and sidewalks; the airport; the cemetery; and vacant land.
  • Installs, tests, inspects, replaces, repairs, maintains, and reads water meters.
  • Locates and repairs leaks in water distribution and wastewater collections mains, services, pumps, valves, and related faculties and appurtenances.
  • Respond to emergency situations as required.
  • Maintenance of a network of roads to acceptable standards of public safety.
  • Sets forms and finishes concrete for sidewalks, curbs, gutters, wheelchair ramps, etc.
  • Operate heavy power-driven equipment in the construction and maintenance of public works projects such as town streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, water distribution systems, storm drains, and sewer system.
  • Performs heavy manual labour duties as required including but not limited to shoveling and spreading gravel, sand, asphalt and other materials on streets, assisting with paving and patching streets, laying pipes for sewer and storm drains; cleaning and maintaining and repairing water mains, lines and lift stations.
  • Repair traffic signs; fabricate and install new street signs; paint curbs and traffic markings; and aids in traffic control through work areas, including setting up barricades, warning signs, and cones as required.
  • The operation and maintenance of Town owned equipment (various trucks, grader, loader, backhoe, street sweeper, lawn care equipment, hand and power tools, measuring devices, meter and safety gear) to acceptable standards of public safety.
  • Seasonal duties as assigned by the Public Works Foreman including but not limited to tree trimming, grass cutting, snow ploughing, and general town clean-up.
  • Maintain, repair or replace fire hydrants as necessary in order to meet fire protection needs as well as keeping them clear of accumulated snow to allow immediate access.  
  • Perform general building and grounds maintenance work as requested; maintains clean and orderly work areas.
  • Perform weed abatement duties related to public works projects and operations.
  • Maintain airport runways, taxi lights, and other special faculties and equipment.
  • Assists in stocking and maintaining supply inventory.
  • Maintains routine records of work performed and materials used.

Ensure that safety standards under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Pursuant regulations are adhered to, including protective equipment and clothing.   This will require a good working knowledge of the Act and Regulations.  All duties are to be performed within Municipal Policies and procedures and WHIMS guidelines.


Offering Competitive Wages. Wages will vary depending on certifications and trainings completed.

Applicants MUST BE WILLING to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Submit your resume to publicworks@oyen.ca or drop it off at the town office at 201 Main Street by June 5, 2025.

We look forward to working with you!


The Town of Oyen is seeking summer help for the Parks, Recreation and Public Works departments. 

General duties will include but are not limited to: 

  • mowing grass, 
  • ball-park maintenance, 
  • painting, 
  • watering trees, 
  • weed whipping, 
  • gathering/mapping asset information, 
  • painting and repairing signs, fire hydrants and curbs, 
  • pothole filing and cemetery maintenance. 
  • Other duties may be assigned by the Recreation Director or the Public Works Foreman that include planning and managing community project initiatives.

Offering Competitive Wages. Wages will vary depending on certifications and trainings completed.

Applicants MUST BE WILLING to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Submit your resume to recreation@oyen.ca, publicworks@oyen.ca or drop it off at the town office at 201 Main Street.

We look forward to working with you!

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