• Full Time
  • Wabasca

MD of Opportunity

The Municipal District of Opportunity has seven hamlets located within the boundaries, home to nearly 4,000 people. Under the general direction of the Utility Supervisor and Compliance Supervisor; the successful candidate has direct responsibility for the daily operation and may be responsible for providing program support to field staff and participating in the maintenance of municipal facilities, routine maintenance & repair of water/sewer plants in Wabasca, Chip Lake, Sandy Lake, Calling Lake and Red Earth Creek. The Utility Systems are responsible for water & distribution, wastewater and collection maintenance repairs. Other responsibilities include ordering supplies, preparing and submitting reports also conduct weekly safety and health walk-through inspections of all work facilities. Ensuring that provincial standards are met in the operation of water and sewer systems also abide by Municipal District of Opportunity Safety Program (COR):

*Must be able to eventually participate in the on-call rotation.

  1. Must have a Grade 12 Alberta Education Diploma (with a copy available) and/or Transcript or Equivalent GED
  2. Must have a minimum of Class 5 Drivers License.
  3. Level 1 Water Distribution, Level 1 Wastewater Collection would be an asset.
  4. Safety Tickets would be an Asset but not required.
  5. A satisfactory criminal record check upon hire.

The position requires an individual who is a team player. A detailed job description is available upon request as well as the hours of work information. An Ideal candidate can work in all weather conditions, able to lift 50 lb. pails, and has a willingness to train.

For questions regarding the position please contact Utilities Director, Earl Gullion, at 780-891-8230.
The salary range for this position is dependent on qualifications with an excellent benefits package. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, along with three work related references and copy of their grade 12 diploma to:

Human Resources Department
Municipal District of Opportunity
Box 60, Wabasca, Alberta – T0G 2K0
Tel # (780) 891-3778 fax # (780) 891-4283
Email: hr@mdopportunity.ab.ca

To apply for this job email your details to hr@mdopportunity.ab.ca