Employment Opportunities

Public Works Assistant

The Town of Altona is looking for an energetic individual who is committed to the community and demonstrates a readiness to serve the public to join our Public Works Team in a full-time, permanent position of Public Works Assistant.

The Public Works Assistant reports to the Public Works Manager and the Public Works Foreman in the operation of the Transportation Department for the Town of Altona. Duties for this role include street maintenance, construction projects, landscaping, heavy equipment operations, utilities maintenance, and machinery repair, as well as being part of an on-call rotation.

The successful applicant must have:

- Minimum Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent

- A desire and willingness to obtain further education and training as needed for the role (Pesticide Application, Workplace Health and Safety, etc)

- The ability to work under various working conditions, and in emergency situations

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as within a team

The following experience and qualifications will be considered assets for this position:

- Experience with the operation of heavy equipment, construction, landscaping, and/or machinery repair

- Class Three driver’s license with air brake endorsement

The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements by Wednesday, November 18, 2026. We thank all that apply however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check.

Submit resume and cover letter to the attention of:

Clint Derksen, Public Works Manager
communications@altona.ca
Town of Altona
Box 1630
Altona, MB
R0G 0B0

Looking for Employment in Altona?

Beyond the desire for beautiful surroundings and room to grow is the basic need to support yourself and your family. If you’re looking for a job, you’ve certainly come to the right place! With an unemployment rate of only 4 percent – one of the lowest in the province – Altona offers a host of job opportunities for nearly every skill or interest.

From business services, agriculture, manufacturing and construction, to retail, health care and education, Altona’s job base is diverse and exciting. With ever-expanding business, industrial and retail sectors, a great job is always just around the corner.

Local job banks such as the Local Job Shop provide a quick way to browse available opportunities, post your resume and connect with prospective employers.

If you want to continue your education or train for a trade or career before you begin your job search, the Rhineland Regional Alternative Education Centre is there to help. Qualified instructors provide programs for adult learners. Red River College and the University of Manitoba also provide post-secondary distance education courses.

If you are seeking employment in conjunction with the Rural Community Immigration Pilot program, please see the job bank on the ARED Website for more information.

Dare to dream. Career opportunities are here for the taking in Altona!

The Town of Altona believes in equal opportunity employment.