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 Summer Students for our Transportation and Utilities department from May to the end of August. This position consists of a combination of field/office work which may include flagging for construction crews, operation of light-duty equipment (skid steer, packer) as well as computer work including but not limited to data entry, filing, and safety documentation (Field Level Hazard Assessment's).

Qualifications

• Valid class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract

• Completing post-secondary, starting or returning to school in the fall preferred but not mandatory

• Experience with administrative tasks including data entry (GIS experience an asset), filing, and completion of safety documentation

• Excellent computer skills with experience in MS Office 365 an asset

• Ability to work independently as well as with others

• Excellent customer service skills

• Experience with the operation of light-duty equipment (skid steer, packer) an asset.

Additional Information

**Shift:**This position works Monday to Friday for 40 hours a week with some evening and weekend work as required.

**Term Length:**May to end of August

Hourly PayRate:$25.53 to $30.03 hourly

**Closing Date:**March 31, 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.