Careers
A 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.
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
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 career 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.
If your application aligns with the role’s qualifications, you’ll be contacted regarding the next steps. This may include pre-screening, one or more interviews, and additional assessments, depending on the position. If successful, any pre-employment conditions specific to the role will also need to be completed. While our typical process takes 6–8 weeks, timelines may vary.
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.
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.
For ease, we have also included the City's other various unions and working groups below. The documents will be updated annually or as required.
- Management and Non-Union Professional Roles
- Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) - Local 46
- International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) - Local 263
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - Local 254 (Generation)
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - Local 254 (Distribution)
- Medicine Hat Police Association
- Medicine Hat Police Senior Officers Association
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.
Learn more below or visit Move to Medicine Hat to explore all that Medicine Hat has to offer and why people love it here!
Contact Us
People Services
City Hall - Third Floor
580 1 St SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 8E6
403-529-8352
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