5 municipalities near Calgary are hiring this November and some jobs pay nicely

Oct 25 2025, 1:00 pm

If you’re on the hunt for a new job but want to get out of the city, you’re in luck. Five municipalities around Calgary are currently hiring, and some positions are paying nicely.

From entry-level to senior roles, there’s a variety of opportunities across different fields. Here are five municipalities near Calgary hiring right now.

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 one job at the moment, a senior safety codes officer. The position comes with a salary of $58.17 to $62.14 per hour

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 hiring for a ton of jobs currently. A few of the positions available include an IT operations supervisor role, which comes with a salary of $114,459.80 to $120,829.80 per year, a lifeguard swim instructor, a customer experience agent, and a senior community development engineer, which comes with a salary of $104,722 to $115,752 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: Banff is currently hiring for nine jobs, ranging from a winter seasonal labourer to a heavy equipment transit technician, which comes with a $51 per hour salary.

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 two jobs, an IT project manager role that comes with an hourly pay of $45.54 to $56.92, and an aquatics area clerk.

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: Two jobs are currently available in the Town of Strathmore: a Casual Building Service Worker and a Contract Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer.

More: You can view all available job postings online

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