We are currently accepting applications for the position of
Public Works

Journeyman/Apprentice

Heavy Duty Mechanic I
Full-time, Permanent (Unionized)

Why work for the Town of Canmore? In our workplace, we are proud to employ a talented team of professional and dedicated individuals who are passionate about their work, our community, and the enjoyment of our mountain environment! Our purpose as an organization is to serve the community and visitors to Canmore by providing a high level of customer service, supporting a sustainable future for all and ensuring the most efficient and effective use of taxpayer dollars.

Position Overview: With the direction and support of our Streets and Roads Supervisor and the Public Works Manager, the Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic I is responsible for ensuring exceptional customer service to the Town of Canmore business areas by providing for the fleet maintenance and repair of all town of Canmore equipment and vehicles. In this role, you perform preventative maintenance, shop and field repairs on light commercial, heavy fleet and fire rescue assets. In this diverse role, you will assist in the development of an in-house preventative maintenance and life cycling program, oversee fleet data collection/ reporting and provide input to develop operator training and education programs. This role requires knowledge of and compliance with all operational, safety, regulatory and, environmental policies and procedures.

This position is a member of CUPE Local 37. If there is a conflict between the terms and conditions of employment described in this job positing, the collective agreement with CUPE Local 37 will govern. A full position description and salary details can be found in the Collective Agreement. Click here to read the Agreement.

Attributes: To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will be energetic, physically fit, personable and enjoy working in a strong team oriented environment. You will be at minimum a 4th year apprentice and /or possess a certificate of proficiency acceptable by the Province of Alberta or Inter Provincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Technician Certification . You must also possess a clean Class 3 Alberta Driver’s License with Q endorsement. In addition, you have current first Aid, CPR and WHMIS certification . CVIP certification is also preferred. If you have at least 1 year of shop and field experience, enjoy outdoor work, have a proven mechanical aptitude and are physically fit and capable of heavy lifting, we’d like to hear from you!