Rural counties near Edmonton are hiring and some pay $100K+ salaries

If you’re looking for a career change, consider expanding your search because several counties near Edmonton are hiring this February.

Counties around the Edmonton region are hiring for various professional and hands-on positions, some offering six-figure salaries.

We’ve put together a list of nearby counties hiring for dozens of positions right now.

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  • 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 nine positions, including a finance business partner and a procurement coordinator.
  • 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.

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  • Who: Located just south of Edmonton, Leduc County is a growing, dynamic spot in the heart of Canada’s economic engine.
  • Jobs: The city is currently hiring 14 positions, including a utilities technician, a recreation program director, and a light equipment operator.
  • 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.
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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 23 positions this February, from a project and planning services lead, a heavy-duty mechanic and a department accountant.
  • 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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  • 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 for 10 positions, including an aquafit facilitator, a development officer, and a senior accountant.
  • 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.

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