Why Work in Sparwood?
The District of Sparwood is a friendly and welcoming community East Kootenay community of about 4,100 people living in the beautiful Elk Valley. Sparwood is approximately 1.5 hours away from Cranbrook, BC and 2.5 hours away from Calgary, AB – offering easy access to big city amenities while enjoying all that rural living has to offer. For those who enjoy outdoor activities or are captivated by natural beauty, Sparwood will exceed your expectations. Offering you instant access to mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes filled with an array of fish and wildlife. Participate in fishing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, golf, numerous lake activities, hunting, cross-country skiing and world class skiing and snowboarding to your heart’s content.
The District of Sparwood is a great place to work, with a progressive workplace and diverse and passionate staff. We strive to be model of public service excellence for all our residents, visitors and businesses.
The District offers a broad range of employment opportunities within these departments:
- Chief Administrative Officer’s Office
- Community Services (Recreation)
- Corporate Services
- Finance
- Fire Services
- Operations & Engineering (Public Works)
- Planning
Current Opportunities
We strive to attract new employees who will exemplify the pride we take in providing excellent public service. Do you have what it takes to be part of our team? Employment opportunities are updated regularly. Check back often for current employment opportunities.
- Environmental/Geography – GIS Focus Co-op
- Information Technology Co-op
- Summer Student Employment Opportunities
- Cashier, Weekend, Regular Part-Time (Term)
- Labourer, Casual On-Call
- Labourer, Casual, On-Call
- FireSmart Coordinator, 1 year Contract Position (Part-Time)
- Building Official
- Group Fitness Instructors
- Rink Attendant
- Lifeguard / Instructor II