COORDINATOR, DRAINAGE AND BRUSHING
TERM FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITY
Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta
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, sports and cultural activities, local community groups, and downtown shopping area, it is 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 is 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.
Public Works Department
Lac La Biche County is seeking a knowledgeable and service-oriented professional to join our Public Works team as Coordinator, Drainage and Brushing. Reporting to the Supervisor, Public Works, this position provides day-to-day coordination and oversight of the County’s drainage, ditching, culvert, and roadside brushing programs to support safe and reliable municipal infrastructure.
This role is responsible for inspecting municipal road allowances and stormwater infrastructure, prioritizing maintenance activities, coordinating contractors, responding to drainage and flooding concerns, and supporting ongoing infrastructure and vegetation management programs. The Coordinator also works closely with residents, internal departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure effective and compliant service delivery.
Join a team committed to maintaining safe infrastructure and providing excellent service to the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee brushing, ditch grading, culvert maintenance/replacement, drainage repairs, and related contractor activities
- Inspect drainage systems, ditches, culverts, and roadside vegetation to identify maintenance and repair needs
- Respond to public inquiries and emergency drainage/flooding situations
- Support brushing, ditching, culvert, and beaver control programs
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, environmental standards, and County policies
- Assist with work planning, reporting, documentation, and budget tracking
- Promote a strong culture of safety, customer service, and teamwork
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in construction, drainage, environmental services, public works, or a related field is preferred
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory or contractor oversight experience in a related field
- Experience with municipal drainage systems, culvert maintenance, roadside brushing, or road construction is considered an asset
- Strong communication, organizational, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in both office and field environments
- Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office
- Class 5 Driver's license
Position Details:
- Permanent Full-Time Position
- Hours: 40 hr/wk. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- May have to work some evenings or weekends as needed for special projects or emergency work
- Combination of office and field-based work
- Salary range is under review
- Comprehensive benefit program - 100% all employer paid Sunlife extended health & dental program; LAPP (municipal pension plan, $750 health/personal spending account, 15 vacation days (accrued bi-weekly) and various other leaves to accommodate work-life balance, Telus Health EAP, All Access Pass to Bold Centre & Pool
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the following link: https://llbc.startdate.ca/ , Please quote 32-CDB-26 on your cover letter and resume.
Closing Date: May 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Candidates from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same classification level within the next 6 months.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
What We Offer You
Salary range: Currently under review
Comprehensive benefit package:
- All-employer paid (100%) Sunlife extended health and dental plan
- Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
- Access to TELUS Health Employee & Family Assistance Program
- All access pass to the Bold Centre and Swimming Pool
- 15 days prorated vacation + 12 personal health leave days
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Active Social Committee and a great work culture
- Green Initiative Committee and Focus Indigenous Committee
- Work-Life Balance: A family friendly, sports oriented, rural community within a beautiful lakefront setting!
- Affordable housing and cost of living
Closing date: May 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
If this sounds like you, please submit your cover letter and resume quoting Competition #32-CDB-26 to: https://llbc.startdate.ca/
We thank all interested candidates, however only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
Applications may be considered for positions within the same classification level within six months.
For more information on Lac La Biche County check out this link: Lac La Biche County - Home
Kendra McCordic, Human Resources Business Partner
