Careers

Medicine Hat - Where Bright Ideas ShineA career with the City of Medicine Hat is an exciting opportunity to be deeply and meaningfully involved with your community.

We are a diverse, motivated and enthusiastic team that works together and embraces bright ideas to make our city great. If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, read on and discover your bright future with the City of Medicine Hat.

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How to apply

Before applying, take a moment to learn about our organization—our values, work culture, and the benefits of joining our team. If you’re looking for a challenging, rewarding career and want to serve your community, we want to hear from you.

You can apply for any open positions listed on our job site. Please note, we do not accept unsolicited or paper resumes. Our recruitment process usually takes four to six weeks from the closing date of a posting to a job offer.

Application Process

  1. View current job opportunities
    View opportunities

    Visit our career opportunities to search jobs by keyword, filter by employment type or job title, or browse all open positions. Check back often as new jobs are posted regularly.

  2. Prepare your application documents

    Customize your application for each position:

    • Highlight relevant experience and qualifications.
    • Use keywords from the job posting in your resume.
    • List skills relevant to the job.
    • Include your highest level of education and any certifications.
    • Ensure your documents are free of spelling and grammar errors.
    • For resources on developing a resume visit Alis.
  3. Apply

    To apply, click the "Apply for this Position" button located to the right of each job posting on the careers opportunities page.

    If you have a profile, log in. If not, you’ll need to create one. You can update your profile anytime. Answer any pre-screening questions, then upload your resume and cover letter and submit.

    If your application is complete, you’ll receive an "Application Complete" message. If not, you’ll be prompted to add missing information.

    If you have issues with the online application or cannot access it, please email us at recruitment@medicinehat.ca

Our Recruitment Process

Shortlisting and interviews

Our team carefully reviews applications to find candidates whose experience and qualifications match the job requirements. If selected, you’ll move on to the next stage, and we’ll notify you via email. Check your email regularly, including spam/junk folders.

Interviews may be in person or online. To prepare, review the job posting and be ready to discuss how your experience aligns with the role. We use behavioural-based interviews, so practice answering questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). If possible, ask someone to do a mock interview with you.

Presentation matters—dress professionally, arrive 10-15 minutes early, and test your technology if the interview is online.

We’re committed to accessibility. If you need any accommodations for the interview, please let us know.

If you’re not selected, we will notify you.

Job offer and pre-hire process

After reference checks, we’ll contact the successful candidate(s) with a conditional offer. You must meet pre-employment conditions, which will be explained in detail. Once these are met, your new supervisor will provide onboarding details.


Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

The City of Medicine Hat is committed to building and developing a diverse, productive, engaged and talented workforce. Our recruitment and selection processes are competitive and inclusive, reflecting equal opportunity in accordance with applicable laws, directives, procedures and collective agreements. We believe every person is equal in dignity and rights, and we will not discriminate based on race, religious belief, marital status, colour, gender, physical ability, age, ancestry, place of origin or sexual orientation. For more information, view our Recruitment and Selection Procedure and Non-union Terms and Conditions.


Our commitment to our people

Delivering excellent service to our community requires a competent and engaged workforce with a strong work ethic and dedication to the City’s goals and mission. We’re committed to cultivating a workplace culture where mutual respect, dignity, integrity and trust abound. And we offer competitive compensation and benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being and financial security.

What to expect as a City of Medicine Hat employee


Management and non-union professional roles: salary disclosure

On May 21, 2024, City Council passed a motion to disclose salary ranges for Management and Non-Union professional roles by July 2, 2024.

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Why Medicine Hat?

Hatters experience the lowest combined tax rate in the country, have among the lowest utility rates in Alberta, and enjoy a favourable, sunshine-packed, four-season climate. Follow the links below or visit Move to Medicine Hat to explore all that Medicine Hat has to offer… and to see why people love it here!