Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 37,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the Town’s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.

**Launch Your Career:**Civil Land Development Technologist I

Bring your growing expertise to a community that’s building for the future.

Whether you’re a recent graduate from a Civil Engineering Technology program or someone with early experience in the private or public sector, the Town of Cochrane is looking for a motivated, community minded professional to join our team as a Civil Land Development Technologist I. This role is ideal for someone eager to apply their technical skills, build on existing experience, expand their field exposure, and contribute to meaningful municipal projects that shape a rapidly growing community.

**Your Impact:**As a Civil Land Development Technologist, you'll apply the Town of Cochrane/City of Calgary Engineering and Infrastructure standards, ensuring our projects meet top-tier design and construction criteria. You'll be the go-to expert for public inquiries, guiding our community through the intricacies of subdivision development with clarity and confidence. Embracing departmental requirements, you'll provide exceptional service to new developments, capital projects, and maintenance tasks, all while monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of erosion control plans and facilities.

Your hands-on involvement with site inspections and development submissions will allow you to gain valuable field experience, and you'll play a key role in administering Construction Completion Certificates (CCC) and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC). Additionally, you'll help manage our record-keeping systems, ensuring that all documentation, correspondence, engineering drawings, and reports are up-to-date and easily accessible.

**Why You'll Love This Role:**Imagine being a driving force in shaping the future of the Town of Cochrane through meaningful projects that leave a lasting impact on the community. You'll have countless growth opportunities, developing your skills in a dynamic and supportive work environment. Our collaborative team is dedicated to excellence, and you'll engage in exciting projects that challenge and expand your knowledge. With access to continuous learning and professional development, you'll have the chance to grow and thrive in your career.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Impact & Influence: Help shape a growing, innovative municipality.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive health and dental plans.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities to grow and develop professionally.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Experience a municipality focused on transparency, critical thinking, curiosity, and innovation.
• Team Spirit: Collaborate with talented professionals dedicated to making a difference.

**What’s in it for You:**We’re committed to investing in our people and building a workplace where everyone can grow. This is your chance to make an impact and be part of a community that values innovation, critical thinking, and continuous improvement.

**What Makes Cochrane Special:**Cochrane is a thriving, dynamic community that’s growing rapidly. We're committed to investing in our people, fostering a culture of critical thinking, curiosity, openness, reflection, and innovation. We're not your average municipality—we're on an exciting journey of transformation, and we support experimentation as part of our growth process. We strive for continuous improvement and are dedicated to serving the residents of Cochrane with accountability.

What We're Looking For: We welcome candidates who bring a mix of education and early professional experience, whether from consulting, construction, or municipal environments.

• A graduate from a recognized Civil Engineering Technology program.
• Knowledge of municipal Civil Engineering practice is a plus.
• Site inspection experience is an asset.
• Surveying knowledge is an asset.
• Experience with drafting, AutoCAD, and GIS is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skilled in negotiation and problem-solving within the scope/authority level of the position.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• ASET membership or eligibility for membership.
• Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License.

Cochrane is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all employees. As part of our team, you'll take reasonable care to protect your health and safety and that of others, follow all relevant health and safety legislation, and participate in orientations and training.

Ready to kickstart your career and be a part of something extraordinary? To apply, submit both your resume and a cover letter (we want to know why you want to work with us) that details how your experience aligns with the qualifications and skills we’re seeking. You’ll also be asked to complete an online suitability survey.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a community-focused team, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of Cochrane.

• Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how their experience aligns with the required qualifications, skills, and abilities
• All qualified candidates will be requested to complete an online suitability survey
• Applications are open until 9pm MST on March 29, 2026 at www.cochrane.ca/jobs

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

Land Acknowledgement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.