If you’re looking for a new job this summer, consider expanding your search area, as a number of 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.
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 to be found with the City of Leduc right now, including a custodian, LATS operator, senior lifeguard instructor, 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.
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 currently hiring for nine positions, including a childmind attendant, an engineering coordinator, a digital marketing coordinator, 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.
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 15 roles in a number of positions, including a facility operations technician, a contract advisor, an HR business partner, a land use planner, and a specialized transit operator.
Perks: Recently 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.
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 a fire chief.
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.
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 currently 12 job openings in the City of St. Albert, including a risk and insurance advisor, drama intern, fitness instructor, and a couple of casual labourer positions.
Perks: The City says it offers a “comprehensive benefits package.”
More: Learn more here.
Who: The City of Fort Saskatchewan is a historic and rapidly growing community northeast of Edmonton.
Jobs: It’s currently hiring for an accounting clerk this June.
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.
Who: This town just north of Edmonton has a population of about 10,000 and has a long history of French settlement.
Jobs: Morinville currently has several job positions available, including a fire prevention officer and a utility 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.