5 municipalities that are hiring near Calgary this February

Jan 28 2026, 3:00 pm

If you’re looking to start a new career but want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, a few municipalities are hiring for a range of roles near Calgary.

From mountain towns to smaller communities, you can find roles in services, trades, recreation, and more. Here are five municipalities near Calgary that are hiring this February.

Cochrane

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What: Cochrane is located just west of Calgary. It 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 five positions: a roads operator, a parks and open spaces worker, a RancheHouse events services worker, a financial services general clerk, and a database administrator, which comes with an hourly pay of $57.72.

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 government relations senior advisor, which comes with a salary of $143,907 to $151,915, day camp counsellors, and a head lifeguard, which comes with an hourly pay of $31.37 to $35.06

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 four positions, three recreation-based roles, and a heavy equipment transit technician, which comes with starting pay of up to $51 per hour.

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 11 jobs, including a safety codes officer, which comes with an hourly pay of $47.24 to $59.05, an environmental specialist that comes with an hourly pay of of $36.62 to $45.78, and a parks development coordinator, which comes with an hourly pay of $40.93 to $51.16.

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 six positions, including a building service worker, a group fitness instructor/personal trainer, a lead facility operator, an RCMP watch clerk, a seasonal parks operator, and a summer camp counsellor.

More: You can view all available job postings online

If you’re looking for a job in Calgary, we rounded up a bunch of companies that are hiring in the city right now and some positions available with the City of Calgary.

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