Office Hours: 8:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:30pm Monday through Friday

Employment Opportunity

The Bow River Irrigation District is looking to fill the following positions.

Heavy Equipment Operator


The BRID is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator. This is a full-time permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Duties include:

  • Operating various heavy equipment, including excavators, dozers and graders
  • Operating various light equipment when required
  • Working in the machine shop when required

The successful candidate should:

  • Have a minimum of 3 years of experience operating equipment near utility lines and pipelines
  • Be able to work alone and with others
  • Be able to read construction drawings

Possession of a Class 1 driver’s license will be considered an asset.

The BRID offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, as well as participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan.

The closing date for receipt of applications will be Friday, November 1, 2024. Those interested in applying for the position should submit resumes to:

Human Resources
Bow River Irrigation District
Box 140
Vauxhall, AB, T0K 2K0
Phone: (403)-654-2111
Fax: (403)-654-4197
Email:

We thank all who apply, however, only those we wish to interview will be contacted. Applicants should be aware that the BRID requires drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.