JOURNEYMAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN, PERMANENT FULL-TIME
Are you interested in working for a progressive organization that supports its employees and promotes a healthy work culture? Are you looking for work life balance, and do you love spending time outdoors and being one with nature? Apply now for an opportunity to work at the Lac La Biche County. We want you to join our team!
Lac La Biche County is rich in lakes, parks, and outdoor experiences, and home to some of Alberta’s top industries. Lac La Biche County is a beautiful, prosperous community for people to visit, live, work and play. We have more than 150 lakes and 100 beaches, camping opportunities, and an excellent hiking trail system. Pair that with modern amenities like the Bold Center, future Aquatics Centre, schools, parks, community activities, sport and cultural activities, local community groups, and downtown shopping area, it’s no wonder that Lac La Biche County is an ideal cabin and adventure area for County residents and visitors from nearby communities and international tourists!
The Organization: Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!
We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.
Purpose of the position
The position will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Performing skilled mechanical work in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining automotive fleet vehicles, fire apparatus, tractors, mowers, and small stationary equipment.
- Developing and mentoring apprentices and ensuring the continued personal growth is maintained by all staff within the department.
- Provide support whenever required to facilitate the needs of the County.
Want to be a part of our County team?
To be successful in this position, you will:
- Come to us with related education and experience with demonstrated passion to continue to develop in your field.
- Have experience maintaining and repairing a wide range of automotive, and heavy-duty equipment.
- Be experienced in operating a variety of different types of electronic diagnostic equipment.
- Be well-developed in public relations skills.
Qualifications:
- Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate
- Grade 12 education or equivalent.
- Experience in operating, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles, equipment, tractors, mowers, fire apparatus.
- Class 5 Driver’s License. Subject to provide Driver’s Abstract that meets the satisfaction of the County.
- WHMIS/TDG certification.
- Must be bondable and able to perform CVIP (Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program).
- Good communication skills and teamwork skills.
Salary Range: Up to $100,900.80 per year depending on qualifications and experience
Closing date: Competition will remain open until the position is filled.
What we have to offer you:
- Competitive salary range
- Overtime opportunities
- On Call Pay on a shared rotation
- Extended health and benefit plan through Sunlife – Employer Paid
- Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
- 3 Weeks Vacation, 12 Personal Health Leave Days, Bereavement Leave, Special Leave
- Boot & Related Work Allowances
- PPE provided
- Training & Development of Employees provided
- Support Apprentices
- Free Parking
- Access to TELUS Health Employee & Family Assistance Program
- All access pass to the Bold Centre and Swimming Pool.
- Active Social Committee and a great work culture!
- Work-Life Balance: A family friendly, sports oriented, rural community within a beautiful lakefront setting!
- Affordable housing and cost of living.
If this sounds like you, please submit your cover letter and resume directly to the online competition at the Lac La Biche County recruitment platform link https://llbc.startdate.ca/ . Quote on your cover letter: Competition #11-HET-24.
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found.
We thank all interested applicants, however, only short-listed applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please contact human.resources@laclabichecounty.com.
Candidates from this competition may be considered for future vacancies at the same classification level within the next six months.
Kendra Lerat-Burant, HR Coordinator
Telephone: 780-623-6742
