Employment

If you would like us to post a job opportunity in or surrounding Trochu please email the details to jamie.collins@townoftrochu.ca

 

The Trochu and District Museum is hiring for the summer season, dependant on receipt of a Canada Summer Jobs grant. Preferred candidates are students 16 years of age or older, high school or post secondary. Job is 30 hours per week and could start as early as May 1 or July 1 and end on August 30. If you have an interest in local history, submit a resume to trochumuseum@gmail.com.

 

 

 

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Town of Trochu 2026 Seasonal Job Opportunities – Arboretum, Pool, Public Works – Details Below 

Submit your resume to:
📍 Town of Trochu Office – 22 Northfield Rd
📬 Box 340, Trochu, AB T0M 2C0
📧 kim.helmer@townoftrochu.ca

#1. Arboretum Weekend & Events Support

Please Note. This position is:

Wednesday – Sunday | 40 hours/week | Seasonal

 

Love gardens AND community events?

The Town of Trochu is hiring a motivated, dependable, and energetic individual to join the Trochu & District Arboretum team in a leadership-support role focused on weekend operations and event coordination.

This position is ideal for a college student, recent graduate, or someone in their late teens to early 20s with strong work ethic and public-facing experience.

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform hands-on gardening and grounds maintenance (planting, weeding, mulching, trimming, watering)
  • Maintain pathways, green spaces, picnic areas, ponds, and flowerbeds
  • Clean and maintain public washrooms and event spaces
  • Support weekend renters with logistics and general questions
  • Operate small equipment (mowers, weed whips, light tractors, single axle trucks)
  • Assist with minor repairs and irrigation maintenance
  • Work closely with the Arboretum Facility Manager

You’re a Great Fit If You:

  • Are confident interacting with the public
  • Take initiative and solve problems calmly
  • Can handle responsibility independently
  • Are physically fit and enjoy outdoor work
  • Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
  • Are minimum 18 years of age (preferred for maturity and responsibility)

This is a hands-on role for someone who wants responsibility, variety, and experience in event support and grounds leadership.

#2 Arboretum Garden Support – Entry Level

First job? This is the one for you!
Monday – Friday | 40 hours/week | Seasonal

Looking for your first job?

We are hiring a motivated entry-level team member to join our Arboretum Green Team. This role is perfect for a student or someone entering the workforce for the first time.

Let’s be clear:
The primary focus is weeding and watering.

If you love working outdoors and don’t mind repetition while helping something beautiful grow, this job is for you.

Your Main Responsibilities:

  • Weeding garden beds
  • Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers
  • Assisting with planting and mulching
  • Basic grounds grooming
  • Supporting senior staff as needed

There may be opportunities to learn additional skills if you show initiative and reliability.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Positive attitude
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Comfortable working outdoors in various weather
  • Able to perform physical labour

#3 Arboretum Seasonal Grounds Technician

Monday – Friday | 40 hours/week | Seasonal

Position Overview:

Assist in the care, operation, and maintenance of the Trochu & District Arboretum under the direction of the Arboretum Facility Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Planting, weeding, mulching, trimming and grooming trees, shrubs and garden beds
  • Maintaining pathways, ponds, picnic areas and green spaces
  • Operating small equipment (mowers, roto-tillers, weed whips, light tractors, trucks)
  • Assisting with minor equipment, building and irrigation repairs
  • Supporting pesticide application under a Certified Applicator
  • Occasional assistance to other Town departments as required

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 16 years of age
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
  • Driver’s abstract
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Strong communication skills
  • Physically capable of outdoor labour

 

Pool Manager

Town of Trochu | Seasonal Position
May 1 – Tuesday following Labour Day
40 hours/week (additional hours must be pre-approved)

The Town of Trochu is seeking a confident, organized, and community-focused individual to lead operations at the Trochu Outdoor Pool and Water Spray Park for the 2026 season.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising staff, delivering high-quality aquatic programs, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring a positive experience for residents and visitors.

Position Overview

The Pool Manager is responsible for:

  • Overall supervision of all pool staff
  • Administration of pool and spray park programs
  • Scheduling, programming, and daily operations
  • Facility safety and regulatory compliance
  • Budget oversight and record keeping

The Pool Manager reports to the CAO.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Staff Supervision

  • Supervise Senior and Junior Lifeguards
  • Prepare and manage staff work schedules
  • Conduct staff in-service training
  • Observe and evaluate lifeguards and instructors
  • Promote leadership development within the team
  • Ensure all certifications remain current

Programming & Community Engagement

  • Develop seasonal schedules (public swims, lessons, rentals, activities)
  • Create and coordinate swim lesson programming, including school programs
  • Plan and promote special events and activities
  • Support marketing and advertising of programs
  • Evaluate programming effectiveness and participation

Administration & Budget Management

  • Monitor budget and expenditures
  • Ensure accurate collection of fees and revenues
  • Maintain organized records and office files
  • Prepare an end-of-season written report

Facility & Safety Oversight

  • Ensure regular water chemistry testing
  • Ensure safe handling and training related to pool chemicals
  • Inspect facility daily for safety compliance
  • Maintain cleanliness of lobby, change rooms, deck areas, and surrounding landscape
  • Ensure adherence to provincial safety standards

Required Qualifications

Applicants must:

  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • Hold a valid National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certificate
  • Hold a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate
  • Hold Standard First Aid with CPR-C & AED
  • Have WHMIS Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Assets (not required but considered an advantage):

  • Lifesaving Instructor
  • National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner
  • First Aid Instructor
  • Fitness Instructor Certification
  • Previous supervisory experience

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

  • Demonstrates strong leadership and maturity
  • Communicates clearly with staff, parents, and community members
  • Is organized and comfortable managing schedules and budgets
  • Maintains high safety standards
  • Can work independently and take initiative
  • Is professional and community-minded

This role is ideal for an experienced lifeguard looking to step into a management role or someone with previous aquatic leadership experience seeking a seasonal supervisory opportunity.

 

Lifeguards – Junior & Senior Positions Available

Town of Trochu | Seasonal | Up to 40 hours/week

The Town of Trochu is hiring motivated, responsible, and community-focused individuals to join our aquatic team for the 2026 season.

We are recruiting for both Junior Lifeguards and Senior Lifeguards.

If you are passionate about safety, enjoy working with the public, and want to be part of a strong summer team — we want to hear from you.

Junior Lifeguard (16+)

Ideal for newer lifeguards looking to gain experience.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Guarding public swims and programs
  • Providing aquatic instruction
  • Enforcing facility rules and promoting safety
  • Completing water chemistry tests
  • Cleaning and maintaining change rooms and deck areas
  • Assisting with fee collection and program registration
  • Supporting Splash Park operations

Requirements:

  • Minimum 16 years of age
  • National Lifeguard Service (NLS)
  • Standard First Aid with CPR-C & AED
  • WHMIS (or willingness to obtain)
  • AWSI or LSI preferred

Senior Lifeguard (18+)

For experienced lifeguards ready to take on leadership responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

  • Assisting with supervision in the absence of the Pool Manager
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Completing and verifying maintenance and testing documentation
  • Cash-out reporting
  • Advising management on supplies and materials
  • Supporting staff leadership and mentoring junior guards

Requirements:

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • National Lifeguard Service (NLS)
  • Lifesaving Swimming Instructor (LSI)
  • Standard First Aid with CPR-C & AED
  • WHMIS (or willingness to obtain)
  • Bronze Cross Examiner Certification
  • Ability to obtain Pool Operator Level 1

(Aligned with the Senior Lifeguard description

Senior Lifeguard – Description)

We’re Looking for Team Members Who:

  • Take safety seriously
  • Are dependable and punctual
  • Communicate confidently with the public
  • Work well as part of a team
  • Maintain high cleanliness and safety standards

Public Works Summer Student

Town of Trochu | Seasonal | May – August

The Town of Trochu is seeking motivated and reliable Summer Students to join our Public Works team for the 2026 season.

If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and seeing the direct impact of your work in the community, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on municipal experience.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Operations and CAO, the Public Works Summer Student assists with maintaining the Town’s parks, streets, facilities, and infrastructure throughout the summer season.

This is a physically active, outdoor position that offers a wide variety of tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants may be required to:

  • Operate ride-on mowers
  • Operate lawn trimmers and weed whippers
  • Assist with pruning (including chainsaw work under supervision)
  • Spray herbicide in parks and public areas (training provided)
  • Perform minor maintenance on equipment
  • Assist with pothole repairs
  • Complete painting and facility upkeep
  • Operate equipment such as skid steers or dump trucks (if qualified)
  • Support operations at the municipal campground and ball diamonds
  • Assist with community events, including Canada Day
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Applicants must:

  • Be between 16 and 30 years of age
  • Hold a valid Driver’s License
  • Be physically fit and capable of outdoor manual labour
  • Be punctual and reliable
  • Be able to follow instructions and work safely
  • Represent the Town of Trochu in a professional manner

Employment Term

This seasonal position runs approximately from May 1 to August 31, with start dates dependent on weather conditions.

Why Apply?

  • Gain real-world municipal experience
  • Build equipment and maintenance skills
  • Work outdoors
  • Contribute directly to your community
  • Develop strong references for future employment