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Why Strathmore?

Why Strathmore?

We love to share why the Town of Strathmore, Alberta is such a great place to work! The Human Resources team is proud of the work culture and environment the Town has created. Happy employees are natural ambassadors as they carry out work and share their expertise with residents, businesses, visitors and our partners. 

And who wouldn't be happy when you get to work in a beautiful, desirable location east of Calgary, with its picturesque setting, nestled amongst lakes, waterways, parks and pathways and surrounded by agriculture. The Town is growing and has a bright future. You could be part of it! 

We are proud to have strong recruitment, onboarding, training, benefits and supports in place throughout your journey as an employee with the Town.  These include:

This is a summary and overview. Details are even more exciting!

  • Benefits and Vacation accrual begin on Day One 
  • Remote and Flexible Work Options
  • Year-end holiday closure (3 days gifted during the holiday break)
  • Long Service Recognition 
  • Free Access to all Town facilities, including Recreation facilities (Aquatic Centre, Strathmore Motor Sports Centre Family Centre Arena)
  • One Volunteer Day a year to support the Town of Strathmore or Strathmore Community
  • Higher than average health supports including 
    • Family Member for Psychological Care
    • EFAP Supports
    • Combined Paramedical
    • HAS/Wellness Account with 1 -year carry over allowance
  • Staff fitness challenges and access to staff only fitness training and yoga 

As you can imagine, our current and former employees are our best ambassadors. Watch for a future section with employee testimonials! 

We integrate continuous learning into daily work. New training modules are being piloted regularly, then integrated into targeted employee development in the following nine areas:

  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Building awareness, empathy, and resilience.
  • Career Ownership: Encouraging accountability for personal growth and career pathways.
  • Collaborating Effectively: Fostering teamwork, respect, and shared outcomes across departments.
  • Critical Thinking: Equipping employees to analyze, problem-solve, and innovate effectively.
  • Effective Communication: Strengthening clarity, active listening, and inclusive dialogue.
  • Feedback & Conflict: Normalizing constructive feedback, healthy dialogue, and conflict resolution.
  • Empowering Decision-Making & Delegation: Promoting trust, accountability, and time discipline.
  • DiSC: Using DiSC to improve self-awareness, team dynamics, and leadership effectiveness.
  • The Working Mind: Supporting psychological health, reducing stigma, and fostering mental resilience

 

If you are excited reading about the Town of Strathmore and all we have to offer, keep an eye on our career opportunities. 

We are always on the lookout for people who not only come with the right mix of qualifications, but who share our values and want to grow with us.

We offer seasonal, temporary and part-time work in many areas, especially seasonal positions to support Parks, Public Works and Recreation.

We also have a unique Paid On-Call Fire Fighter program with special requirements for skills in and on the water. 

Or, maybe you'd like to volunteer! We value our volunteers and what they contribute to our community. 

Thank you for your interest and for reading this section. We look forward to meeting you!

The better question, instead of Why Strathmore, might be -  When Can I Work for the Town of Strathmore? It could just be a matter of time before you are part of our amazing team. 

Contact Us

Town of Strathmore
PO BOX 2280, 
1 Parklane Drive, Strathmore, AB,
T1P 1K2,
Phone: (403) 934-3133
Fax: (403) 934-4713

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