Company Description

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Job Description

Our Transportation and Utilities department is looking for a seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator for our Construction crew, to perform a variety of jobs throughout the County. The successful candidate will primarily operate a packer and have the capability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment such as rock truck, dozer, gravel truck, loader, bobcat, and grader. The position may require general labour duties as needed. Lots of weekend work and/or longer hours may be required for operations purposes.

The Transportation & Utilities service area is responsible for providing municipal services which include, but is not limited to, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of bridges, streets/roads, ditches/culverts, water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems, and active and closed solid waste facilities.

Qualifications

• Class 5 Driver's License and clean abstract

• Experience towing a trailer

• Willingness and ability to work long hours including weekends when required

• Ability to operate heavy equipment (bobcat, packer, backhoe, etc.)

• Ability to interact with members of the public and coworkers effectively and courteously

• Physical ability to perform labour duties

• Ability to use hand/power tools

• Ability to do basic maintenance on equipment would be an asset

• Experience with Microsoft 365 and an ability to use computers

Additional Information

This position generally works 10 to 12-hour days Monday to Friday and every other weekend, with the ability to be flexible as needed. The position will run from May 4 through October 30, 2026.

Hourly Pay: $36.48 to $42.92

Posting Closing Date: March 24, 2026

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. We do not accept applications sent via email.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.ab.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.