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Employment Opportunities

  • Assessment and Tax Clerk
  • SEASONAL - Agriculture Department:
    • Weed Inspector/Sprayers - 4 positions (May 1 – August 25)
    • Seasonal Labourers – 2 positions (May 1 – August 25)
    • Roadside Mowers – 2 positions (June 1 – End of season)
  • GRAVEL HAUL
  • SEASONAL - Public Works Department:
    • Seasonal Labourer 1 Position (May 1 – August 31)

Finance Coordinator – Assessment and Taxation

Job Type:Policy / Planning / Research / Finance

Organization:Birch Hills County

Competition Number:22-01

Job Description:

The Corporate Services Department is seeking a dynamic, energetic person with a great work attitude. This is a fulltime position (36.25 hours/week).

Description / Requirements:

Experience with budget preparation and monitoring

Assist with the preparation of departmental and Municipal annual long range financial plans.

Assist in year-end Financial Statement preparations and audit.

Assist in ensuring insurance claims and registrations are processed.

Administer tracking and compliance reports.

Experience with Microsoft Great Plains / Dynamics accounting program an asset.

Lead special projects as required (financial, data and information management, records management, etc.).

Implement approved policies, plans and programs for the finance functions of the Municipality.

Assist public and ratepayers with inquiries and concerns.

Establish and maintain positive and constructive relations with the public and all other contacts encountered on the job.

Sound working knowledge of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), as well as other bylaws, regulations, and policies as applicable.

Research for various projects, compile information, conduct surveys, review best practices and provide recommendations as needed.

Prepare written reports, documents, Council agenda items, applications, etc.

Assist as backup to the Development Officer to apply relevant development processes as per policy and legislation.

As a member of the Corporate Services Department, you will be working as a team to provide timely and accurate information to the public regarding finance information. You are an ideal candidate for this position if you are a dynamic, self-motived individual, capable of working in a fast-paced office and who works well within a team environment.

Please send resumes to cao@birchhillscounty.com

GRAVEL TRUCK DRIVER

Birch Hills County is looking to fill the following seasonal position.  This position will commence immediately and last for 8-15 weeks.

  1. Gravel Truck Driver (one position)
  • Candidate must possess a Class 1 license with air endorsement.  Knowledge of the County and the ability to read a map would be an asset.
  • Candidate will be required to perform daily inspections and maintenance on their equipment.
  • Candidate will be required to maintain a daily log and any other information as indicated by the foreman or supervisor.
  • Preference will be given to those candidates with experience on graders, loaders and rubber-tired hoes.  A mechanical background would be an asset.

Send resume and driver’s abstract to Michael Coy, Director of Public Works, dpw@birchhillscounty.com.                                                                                                                                              

Applications will be received until the position is filled.

Agriculture Department:

Weed Inspector/Sprayers - 4 positions (May 1 – August 25)

Seasonal Labourers – 2 positions (May 1 – August 25)

Roadside Mowers – 2 positions (June 1 – End of season)

Public Works Department:

Seasonal Labourer 1 Position (May 1 – August 31)

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent education preferred.
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license and clean drivers abstract.
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivated, positive attitude.
  • Ability to understand/read/navigate rural addresses.
  • Ability to operate basic computer and mobile equipment.
  • Experience in weed and plant identification and control methods an asset.
  • Agricultural background would be an asset.
  • Ability and willingness to perform physical labour and adapt to changing environmental conditions.
  • Experience with operation of equipment.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • First Aid, H2S Alive and Authorized Assistant Pesticide Applicator Certificates an asset but training will be offered.

Please send resumes in confidence to:

Agriculture Positions: Jenifer Lizotte, Director of Agriculture at agfieldman@birchhillscounty.com      

Public Works Position: Michael Coy, Director of Public Works at dpw@bichhillscounty.com

Applications will be accepted until suitable qualified candidates are selected. Birch Hills County would like to thank all those interested in the positions. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.