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

We are looking for a Field Technician to supply, maintain and create signs throughout the County of Grande Prairie. Reporting to the Lead Hand, Signs, this position will work out of The County's Sign Shop on a team of three, but be required to travel all over the County to install and repair signs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installation and maintenance of signs including thermoplastic pavement markings.

• Obtain and follow correct procedures for Alberta One Calls.

• Prioritize and repair downed signs in accordance with County Policies, Alberta Transportation’s Recommended Practices and the Traffic Safety Act.

• Inspect new sign installations.

• Provide direction to sign shop labour assistance and installers.

• Ensure inventory of signs, hardware and materials is fully maintained.

• Create custom & rural address signs using Graphtec software and plotter.

• GPS data collection for County signs.

• Complete documentation and computer data entry related to sign work.

• Annual review/inventory of County signs (min. ½ per year).

• Operate 1-ton picker and 5-ton picker truck, as required.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade twelve diploma or equivalent

• Experience working in a sign shop including sign installation preferred

• Picker experience preferred

• Class 5 driver's license and Clean Abstract

• Ability to work overtime when required

Additional Information

This position is Permanent Full-time, Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm for 40 hours per week, with some overtime as required.

Hourly Pay: $35.66 to $41.95.

What We Offer: The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits, LAPP pension and vacation. We actively support professional development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.

Closing Date: October 27th, 2025 at 11:59pm or until suitable candidate found.

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.