Career Opportunities

The Town of Drumheller's Community Development and Social Planning department are seeking volunteers for their Good Food Box program!

Good Food Box volunteers help with:

• Produce inventory
• Facilitating Good Food Box orders
• Customer Service

Volunteers would also be expected to follow all COVID-19 protocols and help maintain a sanitary environment. 

This program runs February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug 12 from 2:00pm to 5:15pm at the Nazarene Church, 627 6th St. E. Drumheller AB.

High school students in pursuit of community volunteer hours are welcome!

Upon applying for a volunteer position, a cover letter and resume is not required. 

Please submit your contact information if you are interested in joining our volunteer database! Volunteer opportunities will be shared as they become available.

Upon applying for a volunteer position, a cover letter and resume is not required. 

Position Summary:  This position is responsible for supervising staff, assisting with maintenance and operations of the Aquaplex, including maintaining Water Quality, Lifeguarding, Janitorial duties, Public Relations, daily cash balancing and deposits, ensuring all rules and regulations regarding safety are complied with, assisting with program development.

The ideal candidate combines a strong background in Aquatics programming and administration with a fun approach that focuses on the safety and enjoyment of all of our clients.

Employment Category:   Permanent Full Time – CUPE Local 4604 (One position)

Hours Per Week:   37.5 - 44 hrs/week. Shift work includes nights and weekends and follows a compressed work schedule as per the current CUPE 4604 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pay Scale:  Shift Supervisor l – $23.13 - $27.15

Benefits:  As per the Town’s HR Policy and CUPE 4604 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Education and Experience:  Bondable, Completion of grade 12 or equivalent must possess a current Standard First Aid/Aquatic Emergency Care, National Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Deadline for Application:  Until suitable candidate is found

The Town of Drumheller is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all candidates who are authorized to work in Canada are welcome to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The local Assessment Review Board and the Composite Assessment Review Board are established under the Municipal Government Act to hear complaints on assessment decisions made by the Municipality.

Once approved, members are required to successfully complete a Government of Alberta approved training course.

It is an impartial tribunal that hears formal complaints against the assessment of properties.

Members: Councillor – 1, Community Members - 2
Meeting Schedule: Meetings held as needed

Please submit a completed Town of Drumheller Board/Committee Application Form in the Cover Letter field. You cannot proceed to submit without this attachment. 

This committee comes together to discuss opportunities and challenges related to economic development.

Members are appointed by Council: Councillors – 2, Members at Large - 4
Meeting Schedule: 1:30pm, second Wednesday a month

Please submit a completed Town of Drumheller Board/Committee Application Form in the Cover Letter field. You cannot proceed to submit without this attachment. 

The Board of Trustees meet with the Library Director (employee of the Board) to discuss issues related to the library. The library is part of the Marigold System and is governed by the Alberta Libraries Act and Libraries Regulation.

Members are appointed by Council: Councillor – 1, Members - 7
Meeting Schedule: 7:00pm, second Wednesday of the month

Please submit a completed Town of Drumheller Board/Committee Application Form in the Cover Letter field. You cannot proceed to submit without this attachment. 

Commitment

15 to 30 hours a year

Responsibilities

Block Buddy volunteers connect with neighbours who live around them, and help increase a sense of belonging and connection at the neighbourhood level!

• Attend Block Buddy training
• Meet neighbours in 10-20 residences
• Assist neighbours to connect with one another according to interests and needs
• Welcome new neighbours and provide a Welcome Pack of local resource information
• Help organize one (or more) block social(s)
• Be the “Point Person” for your block, keeping neighbours updated on news and events
• Keep track of your visits, attendance, volunteer hours and event evaluations to submit to the Let’s Connect Coordinator

Skills, knowledge and attitudes

• Passion for neighbouring: community-minded, motivated by a desire to see their neighbourhood flourish
• Friendly: well-connected and/or eager to build connections
• Focuses on positive/strengths: relentless in ignoring the complaining of others
• Trusted, trustworthy, caring and compassionate
• Natural listener with good communication skills
• Good organizer, reliable, flexible

Benefits

• Make a difference by collectively creating the neighbourhood you desire
• Help neighbours share skills, talents and interests with one another
• Official Block Buddy Shirt, resources and volunteer appreciation events
• Improve your sense of well-being, personal growth & development
• Gain valuable skills to build your resume or complete community volunteer experience

Position Summary:  Reporting to the Shift Supervisor 1, this position is responsible for life guarding supervision to the public and providing a safe, clean, professional and friendly environment to ensure that pool patrons have a positive aquatic experience as well as providing aquatic programs and lessons to the public. 

Education and Experience:  Depending on the level of experience, all applicants must have their National Lifeguard or Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate as well as First Aid/CPR Certificates. Water Safety Instructor course would be an asset, but is not a requirement. Candidates with excellent communication and positive interpersonal skills; time management and computer skills and knowledge of aquatics programming principles are encouraged to apply. 

Hours per Week: On an as needed basis.  Shifts vary between morning, days, evenings and weekends.

Pay Scale: $16.46 - $19.10

Benefits: As per the Town’s HR Policy and CUPE 4604 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Employment Category: Casual Lifeguard

The Town of Drumheller is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all candidates who are authorized to work in Canada are welcome to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position Summary:  Responsible for providing assistance to the public at the front counter.  Respond to inquiries and answer the telephone at the Aquaplex. Responsible for cashiering services as well as supervision to the public in the waterslide area and perform maintenance and janitorial duties throughout the Aquaplex.

Education and Experience:  Must be bondable, perform all duties with a minimum of supervision and work effectively with variable work loads and produce timely and accurate documentation.  Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Valid Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion certifications.  Standard First Aid award or Assistant Water Safety Instructor award an asset.

Hours per Week: On an as needed basis.  Shifts vary between morning, days, evenings and weekends.

Pay Scale: $15.99

Benefits: As per the Town’s HR Policy and CUPE 4604 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Employment Category: Casual Lifeguard

The Town of Drumheller is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all candidates who are authorized to work in Canada are welcome to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

1st Drumheller Scouting has experienced some interesting times over the last year and a half, but they have made it through and will be returning to in-person programming in the fall. They have received a lot of interest in the program from you and your youth, and they are looking to the future of the program to make it the best it can be. With that said, some of their section's programs are in jeopardy of not running this upcoming year are if they no longer have the scouters to help lead the program. They are looking for anyone 18+ who want to work with the youth of this community.

No experience is necessary, and all training is provided.

On-line training will take about 8-10 hours, a valid PRC in required. Standard First Aid is an asset but not required upfront, we will send you for training if you need it.

Subdivision and Development Appeal Boards (SDAB) hear appeals from municipal subdivision and development authorities. The SDAB is a quasi-judicial board made up of six citizen representatives and one Council representative. 

The SDAB handles appeals to the decisions of the Municipal Planning Committee (MPC) or approving authority regarding development permit or subdivision applications. 

Meeting Schedule: Meetings held as needed

Board membership appointments are for up to 3 year terms with up to (2) 3 year extensions. Meetings are held on an as required basis and must be held within 30 days of the receipt of an appeal.

Please submit a completed Town of Drumheller Board/Committee Application Form in the Cover Letter field. You cannot proceed to submit without this attachment. 

R.C.S.C.C. Furious (Drumheller Sea Cadets) are looking for volunteers for their worthy Youth Organization. Volunteers are asked to help with a wide variety of items, which will allow them to put their studies to use while helping to create the next future leaders.

Opportunities include:

• Board Members
  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • Director at Large
• Corps
  • Volunteers 
  • Civilian Instructors

Seeking volunteers to help with Oktoberfest on October 1 and/or 2 downtown Drumheller!

• Must be 18+ years of age (alcohol will be present)

The Town of Drumheller is seeking an enthusiastic and industrious individual for the position of Full Time Assistant Mechanic. 

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Mechanic, this individual is responsible for providing skilled mechanical work directed towards the repair, maintenance and service of all types of Town owned equipment and vehicles.  Provide fabrication and welding work on minor equipment repair and projects.  Provide assistance to the Chief Mechanic as required. 

Hours per Week:  40 hours (Monday – Friday) May work some overtime/on-call

Pay Scale:  $33.41 per hour

Benefits: As per the Town’s HR policy and CUPE 135 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications:  Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.  Must possess a journeyman certificate in Heavy Duty Mechanics.  Preference given to those with an additional certification in Automotive Service.

Successful Candidate must be: 

• Performs all duties with minimum supervision
• Sound knowledge of vehicle maintenance and possess a good mechanical aptitude
• Carry out light fabrication and welding
• Computer knowledge and understanding of Micro Soft applications
• Valid Class 3 driver's license, with Air Brake endorsement
• Will be required to provide a number of tools as per Town policy

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 4:30pm

The Town of Drumheller is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all candidates who are authorized to work in Canada are welcome to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.