5 municipalities near Calgary that are hiring this January

Dec 28 2025, 2:00 pm

If you’re on the hunt for a new job but want to get out of Calgary, there are a couple of municipalities hiring in the Calgary area this January.

From mountain towns to smaller communities, there are tons of opportunities waiting to be discovered. Here are five municipalities near Calgary that are hiring this January.

Cochrane

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What: Cochrane is located just west of Calgary. The town offers small-town living while being just minutes away from the big city. Kananaskis is also super close, offering the perfect mountain escape.

Jobs: The Town of Cochrane is currently hiring for three positions: an infrastructure services worker, a maintenance operator, and a financial reporting manager, which comes with a salary of $136,755 to $146,097 per year.

More: You can view all available job postings online

Canmore

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What: If you like the mountains, Canmore might be the place for you. The town offers unobstructed views of the Rocky Mountains; there’s hardly a prettier place to call home.

Jobs: The Town of Canmore is currently hiring for a bunch of positions, including a zero-waste coordinator, which comes with a salary of $43.48 to $45.89 per hour, an HR administrator and a facilities project manager, which comes with a salary of $99,208 to $104,722 per year.

More: You can view all available job postings online

Banff

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What: Banff is one of the most beautiful places in the world, now imagine if you could live and work there. With stunning mountain views and an abundance of things to do, this destination could be your new dream home.

Jobs: The Town of Banff is currently hiring for two positions: a children and youth program leader and a children and youth recreation leader.

More: You can view all available job postings online

Airdrie

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What: Airdrie is located just north of Calgary, offering a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Jobs: The City of Airdrie is currently hiring for six jobs, including a talent management specialist, which comes with a salary of $40.56 to $50.70 an hour, an aquatics area attendant, an arena attendant, and a legislative services administration assistant, which comes with a salary of $31.36 to $39.20 an hour.

More: You can view all available job postings online

Strathmore

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What: Strathmore is just east of Calgary and is the ideal spot for someone who wants to get out of the city but still commute in. This area perfectly captures the western essence of Alberta.

Jobs: Strathmore is currently hiring for one position, a group fitness instructor/personal trainer.

More: You can view all available job postings online

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