| Join the Town of Oyen Team Today! Check out the available positions below. |
|
| Please drop off your resume at our office or email it to cao@oyen.ca. | Check out Return to Rural for job opportunities within the Special Areas! |
SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES – 2026
SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES – 2026
Pool Lifeguard | Landscape Labourer | Administrative Assistant
The Town of Oyen is now accepting applications for Summer Student employment for the 2026 summer season. These positions provide students with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while contributing to municipal services and community programs. General duties will include, but are not limited to, assisting with daily operations, supporting municipal programs and services, maintaining public facilities and spaces, providing customer service to residents, and performing other related duties as assigned.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Pool Lifeguard: Responsible for the safety of patrons at the Shirley McClellan Aquatic Facility, including supervising swimmers, enforcing pool rules, assisting with programs, and responding to emergencies. Current NLS, First Aid & CPR required, or applicants must be willing to obtain them.
Landscape Labourer: Assists with general grounds and landscaping maintenance throughout the community, including mowing, trimming, weeding, litter collection, and park maintenance.
Administrative Assistant (Office): Provides clerical and administrative support in the Town Office, including answering phones, greeting the public, filing, data entry, and assisting with community projects.
Offering Competitive Wages
Please forward resumes including qualifications via:
Email: recreation@oyen.ca
Or in person at the town office - 201 Main Street, Oyen AB T0J 2J0
PLEASE NOTE: These positions are summer employment opportunities. Applicants MUST BE WILLING to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
Deadline for Applications is April 1, 2026
Public Works Maintenance Operator I
PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE OPERATOR
PERMANENT, FULL TIME (SUBJECT TO PROBATION)
Reports To: Public Works Foreman (CAO in their absence)
Hours of Work: Full Time, normal hours 8:00 am. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Overtime hours may be required. Daily hours may fluctuate due to operational requirements.
Remuneration: Salary Grid - Based on qualifications.
Position Summary: The primary purpose of the position is to facilitate the delivery of public works and water and sewer services to the Town of Oyen. The position performs a wide variety of duties, including but not limited to installation, maintenance and repair or upgrade of all municipal infrastructure, including roadways, sidewalks, water and sewer lines, water distribution system, wastewater system, airport, and signage. A detailed job description is available upon request form the Town Office.
Experience/Assets:
- Heavy Equipment Experience- Air Brake Endorsement - Willing to be on call
- Team Player - take directions - Capable of heavy lifting
- Public Works Experience preferred (or willing to take courses)
Closing Date: Until position is filled.
Please forward resumes to: Debbie Ross, Chief Administrative Officer: cao@oyen.ca
Town of Oyen, Box 360, Oyen, AB T0J 2J0
Phone: 403-664-3511 • Fax: 403-664-3712
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Executive Opportunities- Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Town of Oyen, AB
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead the organization and support the Mayor and Council in delivering effective and sustainable municipal services.
The Town of Oyen (www.townofoyen.com) is located at the crossroads of Highways 9 and 41, Oyen is a resilient, community-focused town of approximately 960 residents, offering an excellent quality of life, strong medical services, and a diverse regional economy rooted in agriculture, energy, and transportation.
Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the CAO is the municipality’s administrative head and Council’s sole employee. This role provides strategic leadership to a dedicated team of 12 FTE and 5 PTE, is responsible for a $550K operating budget, and will oversee a $2M capital program over the next three years.
As the CAO, you will:
- Provide strategic, ethical, and collaborative leadership to the Council and the organization.
- Lead and support through coaching, mentorship, and staff development.
- Ensure sound financial stewardship and effective management of public monies and resources.
- Drive strategic planning, economic development, and organizational evolution.
- Build and strengthen local, regional, provincial, and federal partnerships and external stakeholder relationships.
- Ensure compliance with Alberta’s Municipal Government Act (MGA) and related legislation, bylaws, etc.
- Be a visible community leader, making a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.
You are a confident, politically astute municipal executive with:
- Senior leadership experience in local government collaborating with elected officials, staff, regional partners, Indigenous groups, and stakeholders.
- Strong financial acumen and experience in fiscally restrained environments.
- A solid understanding of Alberta’s municipal legislative framework.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and conflict-management skills.
- A strategic yet practical mindset with a focus on results.
- Exposure to economic development, land development, and land-use planning.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
- A collaborative leadership style suited to a small, rural community environment.
You will possess:
- Post-secondary education in public administration, business, or a related field.
- A CLGM designation is considered an asset.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive senior leadership experience in local government.
For further information please visit our website, or contact:
James Davies
Managing Director
DCG Executive Search Services Ltd.
(780) 758-9796
