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Employment Opportunities

Come work with us!
We are hiring positions for the summer of 2023! View the job descriptions below.
If you're interested in a career with the Town of Oyen you can drop off your resume at our office or email it to cao@oyen.ca .


We are excited to hear from you soon!

Job Description:
To assist in the day-to-day operations of the Town, all administrative and office support duties.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Windows programs
  • Highly motivated and able to work as part of a team and individually 
  • Organized, efficient, creative, and capable of implementing multiple tasks simultaneously

Hours of Work:
Customary hours of work shall be Monday - Friday (8:30am-4:30pm)

Apply:
Email your resume to cao@oyen.ca or drop it off at the Administrative office at 201 Main Street, Oyen

Summer Employment   

The Town of Oyen is seeking energetic, qualified lifeguards to join our pool crew this summer! All applicants must have a minimum of a current NLS Pool Certification and First Aid, CRPC & AED Certification (or be willing to obtain).

  •  Assistant Pool Manager
    The Assistant Pool Manager will be responsible to provide leadership to the pool staff and to work effectively to ensure the successful scheduling and overall operations of the pool facility. Applicants will have a clear working knowledge of lifeguarding, pool maintenance and pool safety requirements. Applicants should have excellent public relation skills and be willing to work a variety of shifts in the pool facility based on a 40-44 hour work week.
  • Senior & Junior Lifeguards
    Senior and Junior Lifeguards duties will include but are not limited to the overall aquatic program operation of the pool, performing lifeguard and instructing duties as required, janitorial duties, minor maintenance work, operating all equipment integral to the operation of the pool and any other duties assigned by the Recreation Director or the Pool Manager.  Successful applicants will have a clear working knowledge of lifeguarding, pool maintenance and pool safety requirements.
  • Assistant Junior Lifeguard
    Duties will include but are not limited to the overall aquatic program operation of the pool, performing shadow lifeguarding duties as required, janitorial duties, minor maintenance work, operating all equipment integral to the operation of the pool and any other duty as assigned by the Recreation Director and/or Assistant Recreation Director/Facility Manager. The Assistant Junior Lifeguard must have Bronze Medallion or Bronze Cross Certification.

The Town of Oyen offers financial assistance to current high school and post-secondary students who wish to pursue employment opportunities with the Shirley McClellan Aquatic Facility. For more information, please contact the Town Office at 403-664-3511.

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

These positions are summer employment opportunities. Applicants MUST BE WILLING to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Submit your resume to pool@oyen.ca or drop it off at the town office.

We look forward to working with you!

Summer Employment

Parks and Recreation

General duties will include but are not limited to mowing grass, ball-park maintenance, painting, watering trees and weed whipping. Other duties may be assigned by the Recreation Director that include planning and managing community project initiatives. The Town of Oyen is committed to providing students with the opportunity to gain relevant experience in a broad scope of work.

Qualifications: 

  • Understand and follow instructions and directives
  • Ability to write and communicate effectively 
  • Conducts good time management and organization skills 
  • Able to perform manual labour for extended periods (lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling)

Hours of Work:

  • Monday thru Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Offering Competitive Wages.

Please forward resumes to recreation@oyen.ca or drop it off in person at the town office.

Note* These positions are summer employment opportunities. Applicants must be willing to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

We look forward to working with you!

Summer Employment

General Labour

General duties will include but are not limited to gathering/mapping asset information, painting and repairing signs, fire hydrants and curbs, pothole filing, mowing, weed whipping, cemetery maintenance, cleaning of equipment and buildings, and other duties assigned by the Public Works Foreman.

Qualifications: 

  • Proficiency using a computer and the necessary programming
  • Work collaboratively with all other Town employees
  • Must be highly motivated and able to work independently yet remain a member of the team
  • Physical ability to lift, carry, or put away items up to 50lbs
  • Have or be willing to obtain First Aid Certification and WHMIS

Hours of Work:

  • Monday thru Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Submissions:

Please submit your resume to cao@oyen.ca or drop it off at the Town Office.
We look forward to working with you!

Summer Employment
Summer Employment