• Visit our careers page at: strathcona.ca/careers
• Select the position you want to apply for and select ‘Apply Now’ at the bottom of the posting.
• You will be prompted to create your applicant profile that you will use to submit your application.
  • Filling in the online application is a very effective way of quickly getting your information and resume to the right people within Strathcona County.
  • You may be required to answer job-related questions for certain postings.
  • You can update your profile at any time so that your information is most up to date.
  • You can track the progress of your application at any time.

Every employment opportunity has a closing date indicated on the job posting, and your application must be received on or before the closing date and time. All postings will close at 11:59 p.m. MT on the closing date indicated.

Every competition is considered separately. The number of positions you apply for does not increase your opportunity for being hired. We encourage all interested applicants to apply for any positions for which they qualify and are interested in. Every application will be given equal consideration in the hiring process.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.  

Yes. Watch for seasonal and summer job postings in January, February, July and August. Visit our website to view current openings and apply as you would for any other posting.  

• Yes. If any formal education was completed outside of Canada, indicate on your resume if it has been evaluated for equivalency, and if so, by whom it was assessed. 

• Any foreign education must be formally assessed as an equivalent to Canadian education prior to an offer of employment. 

• For more information, visit the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) website. IQAS assessment for immigration | Alberta.ca 

• You will receive an automated email notification confirming your application has been received. 

• You can view the status of your application by navigating to the ‘Check your status’ page found on the Careers page. 

• Your application will remain on file in our database and will be reviewed and considered for the position you have applied for. 

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Most competitions are filled within 6 to 8 weeks after the closing date; therefore, if you have not heard from Strathcona County within that time, it is likely your application is not being considered for that position.​ 

No. To protect your privacy, only Human Resources and the hiring manager of the position(s) that you applied for will have access to view your information. 

​​​​​​Our Careers site supports the following browsers:

• Windows OS: Microsoft Edge, Chrome
• Mac OS X: Safari

Our preferred file type for resumes, cover letters and certifications is PDF, but Microsoft Word (.docx) documents are also accepted.

• The email address is used as a unique identifier, so two people cannot use the same email address to apply. 

• We suggest one person obtains a new email address from a free service like Yahoo or Gmail. 

Yes! To view or edit any of your applications, visit our Careers page.  

Above the postings, click on the link titled, ‘Check the status of your application.’  

Using the email address associated with your application, you can login and view the status of all competitions you have applied for.  

Yes! Visit the 'How to apply' page for step-by-step instructions to set up job alerts.

Yes. Navigate to the ‘Check the status’ page found on the Careers page, and login using your applicant email address. Click on the job application you want to edit and select ‘Withdraw'.  You can then resubmit your application with the correct information.

*Important note: You can only submit a new application if the posting is still available on our Careers page.  If the deadline to apply has passed, you are no longer able to make changes.