Full job description

Competition #: CC02022026GL

Cypress County is a rural municipality located in the southeast corner of Alberta. Home to approximately 7,800 residents, the County offers a relaxed rural lifestyle and a safe, welcoming community. Residents enjoy living on farms, acreage subdivisions, and in 10 small urban communities. With close proximity to the City of Medicine Hat, CFB Suffield, and Cypress Hills Provincial Park, the area offers an exceptional quality of life and is a great place to live and work.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary General Labourer – Public Works to join our team for the 2026 summer season. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program and provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in municipal operations and public works (Start date is contingent upon acceptance of the Canada Summer Jobs grant and will be approximately May 4, 2026).

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Public Works Operations Supervisor, the General Labourer will support a variety of maintenance and operational tasks across Public Works. Duties include assisting with small building maintenance such as painting, cleaning, and general upkeep, supporting parts procurement, delivery, receiving, and organization, conducting parts and product inventory, performing vehicle detailing, cleaning, and delivery, assisting with document filing, sorting, and general office organization, and completing other related labour or support tasks as required.

Our ideal candidate is reliable, safety‑minded, and eager to learn about Public Works operations while contributing positively to the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will ideally have:

· Strong work ethic and willingness to perform hands‑on labour tasks

· Ability to work safely and follow direction

· Good communication and teamwork skills

· Basic organizational skills for handling parts, inventory, and documents

· Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with acceptable drivers abstract

· Previous labour or maintenance experience is an asset but not required

· A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered

ELIGIBILITY – CANADA SUMMER JOBS

To be eligible for this position, applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs program requirements:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee protection
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at time of hire
• International students are not eligible, as per program guidelines

(These eligibility criteria are established by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program.)

WHY CYPRESS COUNTY?

Cypress County offers:

· Competitive salary

· A 35-hour work week.

· Support for learning and professional development opportunities.

· The chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced rural lifestyle.

To learn more about what Cypress County has to offer please visit our website, www.cypress.ab.ca.

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity interests you, please forward your resume and cover letter no later than:

4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, to competitions@cypress.ab.ca

To ensure your application is properly tracked, please include the competition number and your full name in the email subject line.

Subject Line Example: Competition CC02022026GL – First Last

Please also ensure your name is clearly indicated on your resume and cover letter. Applications that are missing identifying information may not be considered.

Cypress County would like to thank all applicants for their interest and time but only those under consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Application question(s):

• Do you meet the eligibility requirements listed for the Canada Summer Jobs grant?

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 driver's licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person