Rural counties near Edmonton are hiring and some jobs pay over $100K

Thinking about a career change? It might be time to widen your search — several counties near Edmonton are hiring this October.

From office roles to hands-on jobs, there are dozens of opportunities available right now, and some come with six-figure salaries.

We’ve rounded up a list of nearby counties with open positions worth checking out.

Parkland County

• Who: Parkland County, located just west of Edmonton, is a large municipal district with several provincial parks, lakes, and municipalities, including Stony Plain and Spruce Grove.
• Jobs: The county is currently hiring a paid on-call firefighter and a senior planner for liaison services.
• Perks: Health, dental, EAP, sick leave, three-week vacation plus five management days, remote work, personal days, as well as access to a gym, social club, mental health support, training and development.
• More: Learn more on its website.

Strathcona County

• Who: Strathcona County, just east of Edmonton, currently employs more than 2,000 people across various career paths. Its largest municipality is Sherwood Park.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for more than 13 positions this October, including a communication specialist, a water and wastewater operator, and a senior IT business analyst.
• Perks: Comprehensive benefits packages including extended health and dental coverage, health and wellness spending accounts, life and disability insurance and critical illness programs, retirement and pension programs, and more.
• More: Learn more on its website.

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Lamont County

• Who: Lamont County, located east of Edmonton, is a small but growing municipality focused on agriculture and tourism. Its largest municipality is the Town of Lamont.
• Jobs: The county is currently hiring an administrative assistant, a youth facilitator, a heavy-duty mechanic and a lead mechanic.
• Perks: Pension plans, comprehensive health and dental benefits plan, education and membership opportunities, and three weeks of vacation to start.
• More: Learn more on its website.

Leduc County

• Who: Located just south of Edmonton, Leduc County is a growing, dynamic spot in the heart of Canada’s economic engine.
• Jobs: The county is hiring an emergency management coordinator and an economic development manager in October.
• Perks: Competitive wages, full-time employee benefits (health, dental, life, retirement), professional development, free parking, leave options, social events, newsletter, and employee surveys.
• More: Learn more on its website.

Sturgeon County

• Who: Sturgeon County is a growing community located just north of Edmonton. Its largest municipality is the Town of Morinville.
• Jobs: It’s currently hiring for a financial operations program lead and a development compliance officer this October.
• Perks: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits (health, wellness, pension), recognition program, earned day off, flextime, family leave, three-week vacation, fun activities, and team bonding.
• More: Learn more on its website.