Athabasca County, known for its natural beauty and abundant outdoor activities, is located in the geographic center of Alberta. Surrounded by rolling forests and the winding Athabasca River, the region offers year-round recreation such as hiking, fishing, boating, camping, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
Major highways—2, 55, 63, and 813—connect Athabasca County to Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Slave Lake, and the Wabasca-Demarais area, making it easily accessible for visitors and businesses alike. The County is home to a
population of just over 11,000, including the historic Town of Athabasca, the Village of Boyle, eight summer villages, and 11 hamlets, all within its boundaries.
Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a variety of local events and festivals celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant rural lifestyle.
If you’re seeking a workplace that offers the following, we invite you to join our team:
• Fosters a culture of fairness and mutual respect,
• Provides competitive wages,
• Offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, pension plan, life insurance,
a personal health & learning spending account, and a membership discount at the regional multiplex,
• Invests in training and development to support your success,
• Promotes a positive attitude toward work-life balance, and
• Recognizes your contributions, values your skills, and maintains a COR-certified Health & Safety program.
Athabasca County is currently accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Grader Operator to join our Public Works team. Under the direction of the Public Works Maintenance Foreman, the Grader Operator performs skilled work within a designated area in the summer and winter operation of motor graders in the maintenance of roads, right-of-ways, and upon County lands.
The ideal candidate will be a reliable and motivated individual with previous experience in operating heavy equipment with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. Equipment pick up and drop off for this area is located at the Village of Boyle, Public Works Shop.