Now Hiring:
Police Constable
The Town of Altona is seeking an individual with excellent communication and organizational skills to join the Altona Police Service. Reporting to the Chief of Police, Police Constables are responsible for general patrol duties, traffic enforcement, and enforcement of all Municipal By-laws, Provincial Statutes, and Federal Statutes.
The position will remain posted until October 14, 2022. Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a criminal record check, police testing, physical fitness testing, successful completion of a background investigation, and interviews.
Recreation Office Administrator
Are you upbeat, organized, and an excellent communicator? Do you have experience providing great customer service, and administrative support? You might be just the person we are looking for!
We are currently hiring for the Recreation Office Administrator position in the Town of Altona Recreation Services Department. This is a full-time, permanent position with an office in the Millennium Exhibition Centre. Submit your application by October 3, 2022.
Recreation Office Administrator Job Listing
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 and Northern Immigration Pilot program, please see the job bank on the SEED 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.
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Youth Employment Opportunities
Each year, the Town of Altona creates a number of Youth Employment Opportunities over the summer. Summer Staff provide crucial services to the community, while also giving youth an opportunity to expand their work experience and skillset. For the purposes of these positions, youth is defined as ages 15-29. Keep reading to see if one of the opportunities below is right for you!
Fire Hall
Check back here soon for more information about the Altona Rhineland Emergency Services Cadet program!
Administration
This summer, we are looking for an Administrative Summer Staff member to join our team at the Civic Centre. This individual should be project-driven, and a great communicator. They should also have an interest in working with the public, and in using digital tools.
Projects will include enumeration to prepare for the municipal election, updating historical cemetery records by reviewing physical markers and historical documents, reviewing uptake of town programs, and more. The Administrative Summer Staff can expect variety in their day, with a combination of indoor and outdoor work, and to be responsible for seeing projects through from beginning to end. They can expect to learn new skills, expand on previous skills, and delve deeper into the projects that are most interesting to them.
A valid drivers license is an asset for this position. As with all Town of Altona employees, successful applicants must complete a criminal record check.
Applications are closed for this position.
**Position dependent on funding**
Public Works
Public Works Summer Staff are energetic, self-motivated individuals who want to serve their community. They report to the Public Works Foreman in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure within the Town of Altona.
Tasks include:
- cutting grass, watering flowers, pruning trees & bushes, and other landscaping
- mosquito control
- storm drain maintenance
- sidewalk construction
- other general town maintenance
Public Works Summer Staff must have a valid driver’s license, CSA approved footwear, and be available to start work at the beginning of May. As with all Town of Altona employees, they must complete a criminal record check as well.
Applications are closed for the 2022 season
Altona/Rhineland Waste Disposal Site
The ideal Landfill Summer Staff member will be friendly, energetic and self-motivated. The term for this position begins at the end of June, making it a good fit for youth who are graduating high school this year, or are otherwise not available before the end of June. The successful candidate will report to the Landfill Foreman in the operation and maintenance of the Altona/Rhineland Waste Disposal Site.
This position will include a variety of tasks such as:
- Cutting grass and other yard maintenance
- General site maintenance
- Customer service, including scale operation, payment collection and directing customers to correct disposal areas
- Equipment washing
- And other duties as assigned
The working hours for this full-time term position are 40 hours per week. The successful candidate will earn $13.50/hr.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and their own CSA approved footwear. Experience operating yard maintenance equipment such as riding mowers and weed whackers is an asset, as is experience with customer service, or with heavy equipment operation.
Apply by April 27, 2022 to Public Works Manager Clint Derksen at Clint.Derksen@altona.ca
Parks and Recreation
Altona Aquatic Centre:
Lifeguards/Swim Instructors
AAC Lifeguards & Swim Instructors are fun, friendly and energetic. They are dedicated to providing a safe and positive experience to all visitors. Lifeguards and swim instructors must be fully qualified, and submit copies of their certifications.
As with all Town of Altona employees, they must complete a criminal record check.
To be considered for a lifeguard or swim instructor position, submit your resume, and a completed application form and a copy of your lifeguard certifications to Recreation Services Manager Eric Hildebrand by April 14, 2022. He can be reached at 204-324-9005 or Recreation.Manager@altona.ca
Ticket Clerk/Campground Attendant
Ticket Clerks/Campground Attendants are friendly and organized. They are committed to providing excellent and accessible customer service, and helping make each visit a great experience.
As with all Town of Altona employees, they must complete a criminal record check.
To be considered for a ticket clerk position, submit your resume and a completed application form to Recreation Services Manager Eric Hildebrand by April 14, 2022. He can be reached at 204-324-9005 or Recreation.Manager@altona.ca
Parks:
Parks Summer Staff are self-motivated, energetic folks who like to work outside, and are dedicated to providing a positive environment for their community. They report to the Recreation Operations Foreman, and are responsible for a number of different tasks.
Parks Summer Staff must have a valid driver’s license, CSA approved footwear, and be available to start work at the beginning of May. As with all Town of Altona employees, they must complete a criminal record check as well.
Submit your resume by April 8th, 2022 to Eric Hildebrand, Recreation Services Manager.