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Employment Opprotunity – Communications Clerk

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Communication Clerk

The M.D. of Wainwright No. 61 invites applications for the full-time Temporary position of Communications Clerk to begin approximately June 9th, 2025 and continue for approximately 12 months.

This position involves the performance of creating and editing of key documents, M.D. messaging, secretarial, clerical assignments and customer service requiring decisions based on Municipal Policy and Procedures. The work requires the ability and willingness to cooperate with other staff members and departments. A high degree of accuracy and following of instructions is instrumental in carrying out the position.

Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and public relation skills are essential;
  • Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Office Administration or Communication;
  • Experience in an office setting;
  • Computer experience (Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent);
  • Certificate in Local Government Administration would be an asset

Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until noon May 12th, 2025. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to the following:

Neil Loonen, Assistant Municipal Administrator
M.D. of Wainwright No. 61
717 – 14th Avenue
Wainwright, AB T9W 1B3
Phone: 780-842-4454 Fax: 780-842-2463
E-mail: nloonen@mdwainwright.ca
Website: www.mdwainwright.ca

Equpment Operators & Labourers

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M.D. of Wainwright No.61

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & LABOURERS
for
CONSTRUCTION & OILING CREW

The M.D. of Wainwright is inviting applications for seasonal Equipment Operators and Labourers for the 2025 construction/oiling season.

Qualified applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s license. Prior experience operating equipment is an asset.

Further detail and information may be obtained by contacting the M.D. Public Works Shop at (780) 842-4024. Please specify the position you are applying for and submit applications to:

M.D. of Wainwright No. 61
Attn: Public Works Shop
2005 14th Street
Wainwright, AB T9W 1K2
Fax: (780) 842-4110
Email: pwclerk@mdwainwright.ca

Only those requested for an interview will be contacted.

2025 Municipal Election

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The next regular Municipal General Election will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025.

The Nomination Period for the 2025 Municipal General Election is January 1, 2025 – 12:00 p.m. to September 22, 2025 for all seven (7) divisions in the M.D. of Wainwright No. 61.  The M.D. Ownership Map is available for download at https://www.mdwainwright.ca/welcome-to-the-m-d-of-wainwright-no-61/ownership-map/ or you may purchase an M.D. map at the Administration office at 717 14th Avenue, Wainwright, AB.

Individuals interested in running for a vacant position in the Municipal Election are encouraged to review all the below information on running for office.

For further information, including Acts, Bylaws and Resources on our Election page.

Full Time Road Stabilization/Oiling Foreman

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FULL TIME ROAD STABILIZATION / OILING FOREMAN

The M.D. of Wainwright is inviting applications for a full-time Road Stabilization/Oiling Foreman. Duties include overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the stabilization crew and operating a self-propelled motor grader to perform rough and fine grading, accurately spread and mix materials to prepare road surfaces, and ensure precise grade specifications. The Foreman also mixes and applies cold mix for dust control or road resurfacing, reconditions existing road surfaces, and organizes crews for calcium dust control, road oiling, and cement stabilization processes. Additionally, the Foreman directs the operation of supporting equipment, including packers, tractors, water trucks, and contracted on-site equipment.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Operate the grader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings while operating the grader on public roadways;
  • Working knowledge of methods, techniques, and equipment required for base and sub-base surfaces.  Experience with cement stabilization and cold mix application is an asset;
  • Precisely operate the grader blade to windrow gravel to the center of the road;
  • Operate grader controls to regulate the height and angle of the grader blade and lower to loosen packed soil to permit grading;
  • Working knowledge of base, grades, and granular related materials;
  • Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the grader;
  • Knowledge of graders and other heavy equipment;
  • Knowledge of issues involving ground disturbance;
  • Understanding grades and interpreting roadway plans and drawings;
  • Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes, and industry requirements;
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Code and related regulations;
  • Must be willing to work across the MD of Wainwright and use the shop in Wainwright as the starting point for each day.

Experience

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience within the road construction industry.
  • A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience operating a grader is required.
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
  • Class 5 driver’s license; clean driver’s abstract.
  • GPS knowledge is required.

Applications are to be submitted in writing, stating qualifications, experience, education, and references to the undersigned. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please send resumes attention: “FULL TIME ROAD STABILIZATION/OILING FOREMAN”.

 

Preston Iverson, Director of Public Works
M.D. of Wainwright No. 61
2005 14 Street
Wainwright, AB  T9W 1K2
Phone: 780-842-4024 Fax: 780-842-4110
E-mail:  piverson@mdwainwright.ca

Welcome to the
M.D. of Wainwright No. 61

Featured

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The M.D. of Wainwright is situated in the heart of the agriculture and oil industries and is a major partner with one of Canada’s largest military training bases. This makes the M.D. of Wainwright an area of diverse wealth both socially and economically and allows us to provide our residents with many services and the benefit of low taxes.

In addition, the M.D. of Wainwright offers various historical and recreational attractions for residents and visitors.

The M.D. of Wainwright is a progressive community that is a great place to live, work and raise a family. We are glad to welcome you.

In 2021 the M.D. of Wainwright had a population of 4,446 living in 1,490 of its 1,852 total private dwellings, a change of -0.4% from its 2016 population of 4,464. With a land area of 4,095.29 km2 (1,581.20 sq mi), it had a population density of .97/km2 (1.1/sq mi) in 2016.

Soil Capability in the M.D. of Wainwright

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This is the soil capability for the M.D. of Wainwright.  If you would like a a 30″x42″ printed version please contact the Administration office at 780-842-4454 and arrange for pickup.  Printed maps will cost $20.00 per map.

For a PDF version click on the image below.

Wild Boar

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So, you’ve heard about the wild boar bounty program. Here’s what you need to know:

First and foremost, the M.D. of Wainwright is not participating in this initiative at this time. There are currently only three Municipalities signed up in Alberta to partake in this one-year pilot running from April 1st, 2022 until March 31st, 2023.

Why? There are several factors at play, including:

– There are active “whole sounder” trapping programs being run by both the Alberta Government and Alberta Pork. Any Municipality with active sounder trapping is not eligible to participate in the bounty program, and vise versa if you are participating in the bounty program you are not eligible to partake in these trapping programs. In the M.D. of Wainwright, we are not currently aware of any resident wild boar populations. Should we become aware of boar within our borders the plan of action is to engage professional trappers to remove the population in its entirety.

– Hunting efficacy. It has been proven that the recreational hunting of wild boar is not an effective control option, let alone a viable way to eradicate them. Boar are highly intelligent and adaptable and will become increasingly elusive when exposed to hunting pressures.

If you spot wild boar or signs of their presence you are encouraged to ‘Squeal on Pigs’ by emailing AF.wildboar@gov.ab.ca, calling 310-FARM, or by contacting the M.D. Agricultural Services Department.

Resources:

Squeal on Pigs!

https://www.alberta.ca/wild-boar-control-program.aspx

Video resources:

Wild boar, when at large, are a declared pest in Alberta. This means landowners have the right to hunt them at any time on their own property.