How to Apply

Application Form
The County’s application form is available for viewing and printing in an Adobe.pdf format.  Please also attach your resume when applying.

Click here to view the Career Opportunities.

For all applications, please note:

• All applications must be received by the closing date specified in the employment bulletin.
• We appreciate and thank you for your interest in Wheatland County, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Successful applicants must subscribe to a criminal records check and may be required to subscribe to pre-employment drug testing.

In Person

Applications may be dropped off at Wheatland County Administration Building.   

By Mail

Wheatland County, Human Resources
HWY 1, RR 1,
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J6

By Fax

You may fax your resume to:  (403) 934-4889

By Email

Applications may be emailed to Wheatland County, Human Resources in either Microsoft Word format (.doc), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (.pdf) at the following email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please quote the position title in the subject line of the email.

Tips for preparing your application for a position with the County:

• Focus on experience and skills relevant to the position.
• Be precise and relate your experience (gained through special assignments or projects) to the job posting.
• Provide specific details of how you meet the position requirements listed.
• Include hobbies or volunteer experience that has helped you develop competencies that are required for the position.

About Wheatland County

Wheatland County employs over 120 full-time, part-time and seasonal staff providing services for approximately 8,164 residents.

Wheatland County values each employee and their contribution to the success of the municipality. We perform our responsibilities with integrity and professionalism. We work as a team and advocate teamwork.

We offer our permanent employees:

• comprehensive benefits including:
  • 100% Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Extended Health Care Coverage
  • Vision Care Coverage
  • 100% Basic Dental Care
  • Long Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Critical Illness
  • Joint Employee and Employer Contributions to the Local Authorities Pension Plan

• opportunities for professional development

We are committed to personal growth and organizational development and will seek ways of constantly expanding our capabilities. Wheatland County encourages ongoing professional development. We provide in-house workshop and seminar opportunities, health, safety, and wellness training, job-related training and support for professional association fees.

• Corporate Culture

We offer work/life balance in a team environment that is supportive of employees. Our Social Club, run by volunteer employees, offers a number of events annually (social events, Bar-B-Q’s, Children’s Christmas Party).

Wheatland County values the efforts and service of its staff in providing exceptional customer service, through innovation, teamwork, and continued learning and development.

We recognize the benefits of diversity in our workforce and will continue efforts in recruitment, promotion and retention toward this goal.

• a diverse and challenging environment with a commitment to safety
• a smoke free environment

Click here to view the Career Opportunities.

Human Resources Coordinator
Bonnie Knox 
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Wheatland County is a rural municipality located 40 km east of Calgary.  The County is supported by a mixture of agriculture, industrial, oil and gas activity, and community development.  The County is experiencing growth resulting in many interesting and challenging projects within our organization.

Wheatland County is currently seeking a Part-Time Utility Clerk.  The Utility Clerk position will be responsible for the administration, invoicing, reconciling, and collection of the Utility system (water bills) in accordance with all applicable Provincial Statutes, Municipal Bylaws and other regulatory requirements.

The position will include the following (refer to website for full job description):

• Process water billings and maintain customer accounts with a high degree of accuracy.
• Upload meter gun so that Utility Operators can perform reads, download meter gun into system to prepare utility billings.
• Respond to public inquiries either by phone or in person and assists in providing information on, but not limited to, utility billing questions, payment arrangements, utility complaints and general County services.
• Provides good customer service and public relations, via correspondence, on the telephone or at the counter.

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma supplemented by the completion of a 2 year Business Diploma program from a recognized Post Secondary Educational Institution.  Equivalencies may be considered.
• General understanding of municipal government practices and utility billing.
• Strong knowledge of computers and municipal software programs as well programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook.

In accordance with Wheatland County’s Personnel Policy the successful candidate will be required to submit to a Criminal Records Check and may be subject to pre-employment drug testing.

Applications, including references should be submitted in confidence to: 
Personnel Committee – Part-Time Utility Clerk

Wheatland County
Hwy 1, R.R. 1
Strathmore, AB  T1P 1J6

Deadline for applications is 4:30pm on Friday, March 19, 2010.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Download job description in PDF form.

Download PDF employment form

Wheatland County is a rural municipality located 40 km east of Calgary.  The County is supported by a mixture of agriculture, industrial, oil and gas activity, and community development.  The County is experiencing growth resulting in many interesting and challenging projects within the Agricultural Service Board Department.

Wheatland County is currently seeking a Seasonal Equipment Operator. The Equipment Operator position will focus primarily on paratilling of completed road construction borrows and mowing of municipal right of ways.

The position will include the following (refer to website for full job description):

• Operation of various agriculture related equipment as directed.
• Practice equipment preventative maintenance such as oil checking and greasing of implements.
• Notify Assistant Agricultural Fieldman or Shop Foreman of any necessary repairs.
• Practice workplace safety.

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Must be able to operate a variety of agricultural equipment such as tractors, mowers, trucks and trailers, all terrain vehicles, seeding, tillage and spraying equipment.
• Agricultural Equipment operation experience is an asset but on the job training will be provided.
• Requires Class 5 license with Q endorsement.

In accordance with Wheatland County’s Personnel Policy the successful candidate will be required to supply a current driver’s abstract and submit to a Criminal Records Check as well as pre-employment drug testing.

Applications, including references should be submitted in confidence to: 
Personnel Committee – ASB-Seasonal Equipment Operator

Wheatland County
Hwy 1, R.R. 1
Strathmore, AB
T1P 1J6

Position will remain open until suitable candidate is selected.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Download job description in PDF form.

Download PDF employment form

Wheatland County is a rural municipality located 40 km east of Calgary.  The County is supported by a mixture of agriculture, industrial, oil and gas activity, and community development.  The County is experiencing growth resulting in many interesting and challenging projects within the Public Works Department.

The County is currently seeking a Grade Foreman. The Grade Foreman is a leader on the Construction Crew and is responsible for the day to day operation of the dirt moving equipment on that crew.

The position will include the following (refer to website for full job description):

• Set up grade stakes as required.
• Keep time sheets and weekly reports.
• Monitor culverts and installation.
• Monitor day to day activities of the dirt moving equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment as required.
• Notify Construction Foreman or Shop Foreman of any necessary repairs.
• Practice workplace safety.

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Physically fit and in good health.
• Requires Class 3 license with Q endorsement.
• Must be able to operate grade lasers.
• Must be able to read road profiles.
• Must be able to operate Cat D6, Cat 627 Scraper, and Cat 14 grader.
• Must have basic knowledge of OH&S guidelines.

In accordance with Wheatland County’s Personnel Policy the successful candidate will be required to submit to a Criminal Records Check as well as pre-employment drug testing.

Applications, including references and salary expectations, should be submitted in confidence to: 
Personnel Committee – Grade Foreman
Wheatland County
Hwy 1, R.R. 1
Strathmore, AB
T1P 1J6

Tel: (403) 934-3321   Fax: (403) 934-4889
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Position will remain open until suitable candidate is selected.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Download job description in PDF form.

Download PDF employment form