Municipalities near Edmonton are hiring and some offer HUGE salaries
If you’re looking for a new job this December, consider expanding your search area, as several municipalities close to Edmonton are hiring.
Cities around the Edmonton area offer a wide variety of professional opportunities, some of which offer six-figure salaries.
We’ve compiled a list of nearby municipalities hiring for dozens of positions right now.
Strathcona County
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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 nine positions this December, from a public works labourer and an events supervisor to advanced care paramedics.
Perks: Named one of Canada’s best employers by Forbes, Strathcona County offers a comprehensive benefits package, 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.
Morinville
Who: This town just north of Edmonton has a population of about 10,000 and has a long history of French settlement.
Jobs: Morinville is currently hiring four positions, including a utility operator and a facility operator.
Perks: Extended health and dental coverage, health and wellness spending accounts, life and disability insurance and critical illness programs, and retirement and pension programs.
More: Learn more here.
Fort Saskatchewan
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Who: The City of Fort Saskatchewan is a historic and rapidly growing community northeast of Edmonton.
Jobs: The City is hiring for two positions, including a roads and arena operator, this December.
Perks: Extended health and dental coverage, health and wellness spending accounts, life and disability insurance and critical illness programs, and retirement and pension programs.
More: Learn more on its website.
Leduc
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Who: Located south of Edmonton, Leduc is in a prime location for people to enjoy both the city and rural life.
Jobs: There are a variety of jobs with the City of Leduc right now, including a detachment clerk, a junior instructor, an advanced care paramedic, and more.
Perks: Extended health and dental coverage, health and wellness spending accounts, life and disability insurance and critical illness programs, and retirement and pension programs.
More: Learn more here.
St. Albert
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Who: Located on the Sturgeon River northwest of Edmonton, the City of St. Albert is a beautiful community with plenty of parks and greenery.
Jobs: There are 12 job openings in the City of St. Albert, including an accounts payable coordinator, a plumber, a municipal enforcement officer, and waterslide attendants.
Perks: The City says it offers a “comprehensive benefits package.”
More: Learn more here.
Beaumont
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Who: About half an hour south of Edmonton is Beaumont, a small, friendly city with a charming downtown core and a rich Francophone history.
Jobs: Beaumont is hiring for several jobs this month, including a skate monitor, an economic development specialist, a youth worker, and more.
Perks: Employer-paid health and dental benefits package, membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre, and enrolment in Local Authorities Pension Plan.
More: Learn more here.
Stony Plain
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Who: The Town of Stony Plain, located west of Edmonton, is a tight-knit community offering an affordable cost of living while still being close to all city amenities.
Jobs: The Town is currently hiring for seven positions, including an events coordinator, a community peace officer, and a few firefighter positions.
Perks: Competitive compensation and benefits package, professional development opportunities, employee health and wellness benefits, work-life balance including flextime and alternate work schedules.
More: Learn more on its website.