Current Opportunities
General Manager, Community & Protective Services
The Town of Edson is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as General Manager of Community and Protective Services to join our Senior Leadership Team. This position is responsible for the oversight of several key municipal functions, including Fire Services, Protective and Enforcement Services, Recreation, Community Development, and Emergency Management. The role also leads the planning and execution of major initiatives such as the YCE Multiplex project, ensuring alignment with community needs, municipal standards, and long-term strategic goals.
This posting will remain open until August 22, 2025.
Detachment Services Assistant – RCMP
The Town of Edson is seeking a Detachment Services Assistant to support frontline operations at the local RCMP detachment. This position plays a key role in maintaining public safety and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include managing public inquiries, handling emergency communications, processing sensitive data, and providing administrative support to officers and staff. The role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail while working in a fast-paced and community-focused environment.
This posting will remain open until September 3, 2025.
Detachment Services Assistant – RCMP
Senior Lifeguard-Instructor - Permanent, Full-Time
The Town of Edson is accepting applications for a Senior Lifeguard - Instructor to support our community’s pool programming schedule.
At Edson, we believe that a career in lifeguarding should be both rewarding and fulfilling. That's why we offer more than just a job—we provide a comprehensive package designed to support and invest in our team members.
This posting will remain open until filled.
Senior Lifeguard - Instructor - Permanent, Full-Time
Come work at a place where YOU and the COMMUNITY truly matter!
Welcome to the Town of Edson! We are really happy you stopped by to check us out. Please read on below to learn more about our community, more about our organization and why you definitely want to join our team!
Our Community:
Edson's growth over the years is based on the rich natural resources in the region. We have a steady and viable economy now and into the future. Enjoy the vast and beautiful trail system throughout the community, take in some local history at the Galloway Station Museum, enjoy some of the great recreation and culture programs offered through our Community Development team, and embrace a lifestyle that lets you reconnect with the things that matter the most.
Our Organization:
We think that our team is really amazing and we are excited to share our opportunities with you! Every person at the Town of Edson works with a community pride that is hard to replicate elsewhere. Working with this team is so much more than bringing a skill, it is bringing a passion and dedication to the service you deliver while taking pride in what you do everyday.
Our vision is to be a collaborative, respectful and innovative workplace focused on serving the community and each other.
We are continually striving to meet this vision and our organizational values reflect this journey – Communication, Creativity, Kindness, Respect and Teamwork.
Through these values, we want everyone working for the Town to feel heard and connected to the organization, we encourage approaching initiatives with a curious mind and we are open to all ideas and are willing to try new things. We recognize that each person’s individual role and efforts contribute to the outcomes of the entire organization, and that each and every interaction with our team is done with respect and kindness. We acknowledge a need to be understanding of others and to treat each other as we would like to be treated.
So why join us?
If you are looking for some amazing perks on top of an awesome work environment, see what benefits we have to offer*:
- A robust total rewards package that includes a generous compensation and vacation package
- A $400/year Active Living Allowance
- Sunlife benefits which include health, dental, paramedical, vision and disability coverage,
- An excellent defined-benefit pension plan through LAPP, and
- Hybrid work availability for eligible positions
* Eligibility requirements for certain positions
Junior Lifeguard-Instructor - Casual
Are you looking to start your career in aquatics and make a difference in your community? We’re hiring a Junior Lifeguard-Instructor to join our team on a casual basis. In this entry-level role, you’ll assist with lifeguarding and aquatic programming, help maintain a clean and safe facility, and ensure patrons follow pool rules and Alberta health regulations. You’ll also participate in regular safety training, workplace inspections, and support the Aquatics Supervisor with day-to-day operations. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and safety-focused environment.
This posting will remain open until filled.