Canada Job Opportunities April 2026: Government, Health and Civic Roles Across Canada

Published April 12, 2026 | Public sector, health, and civic employer roundup

GovPrepare tracks public sector and government-related job opportunities to help readers review openings by employer, salary, location, and job type across Canada. This roundup highlights a mix of federal, health, and municipal opportunities, with strong representation from British Columbia along with openings in Quebec, Alberta, Nunavut, and multiple-location roles across Canada.

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In this roundup

Quick highlights
How to use this roundup
Federal and national public sector roles
Health sector roles
British Columbia civic and municipal roles
Other regional and community roles
FAQ

Quick highlights from this Canada jobs roundup

Federal and national public sector openings include roles with the Canada Revenue Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Health sector hiring includes a pharmacist opportunity with Alberta Health Services.
Municipal and civic openings are especially active in British Columbia, with roles in recreation, planning, public works, utilities, administration, policing, and communications.
Leadership opportunities include director, manager, inspector, and executive assistant positions across multiple communities.
Job types range from full-time and part-time to hybrid arrangements, giving applicants a broader mix of career paths and work formats.

How to use this Canada jobs roundup

Start with the roles that best match your province, preferred work type, and experience level.
Compare annual or hourly compensation carefully, especially when reviewing full-time versus part-time opportunities.
Look closely at whether a posting is municipal, federal, health sector, public safety, or community-based so you can tailor your resume and cover letter accordingly.

Federal and national public sector roles

Role	Employer	Location	Salary	Job type
SP-03 Job Opportunities At The Jonquière Tax Centre	Canada Revenue Agency	Jonquière, QC	$59,623.00 annually	Not specified
Occupational Safety Officer	Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Criminal Operations Secretariat – Occupational Safety Unit	Various locations	$86,801.00 annually	Full time

Health sector roles

Role	Employer	Location	Salary	Job type
Pharmacist	Alberta Health Services	Hanna, AB	$58.02 to $66.71 hourly (to be negotiated)	Full time

British Columbia civic and municipal roles

Role	Employer	Location	Salary	Job type
Program Co-ordinator, Recreation	Township of Esquimalt	Esquimalt, BC	$42.69 hourly	Full time
Recreation Attendant	City of Surrey	Surrey, BC	$25.54 hourly	Part time
By-law Clerk	City of Vernon	Vernon, BC	$39.51 hourly	Part time
Recreation Coordinator	City of Vernon	Vernon, BC	$36.20 hourly	Part time
Road Maintenance Worker	District of Lake Country	Unknown	$37.69 hourly	Full time
Public Works Labourer	District of Lake Country	Unknown	$37.69 hourly	Full time
Accounts Payable Clerk	District of Oak Bay	Oak Bay, BC	$32.49 hourly	Full time
Maintenance Mechanic	Metro Vancouver	Richmond, BC	$47.88 hourly	Full time
Truck Driver	City of North Vancouver	North Vancouver, BC	$35.69 hourly	Full time
Utility Maintenance Worker	District of Saanich	Saanich, BC	$34.41 hourly	Full time
Executive Assistant	City of Lloydminster	Lloydminster, AB	$79,497.60 annually	Full time
Human Resources Coordinator	City of Quesnel	Quesnel, BC	$86,000.00 annually	Full time
Police Inspector	Nelson Police Department	Nelson, BC	$183,546.00 annually	Full time
Police Station Clerk	Central Saanich Police Service	Central Saanich, BC	$33.75 hourly	Part time
Office Supervisor	City of Kelowna	Kelowna, BC	$94,500.00 annually	Full time
Manager, Human Resources	City of Kelowna	Kelowna, BC	$106,000.00 annually	Full time
Communications Specialist	City of Kelowna	Kelowna, BC	$87,000.00 annually	Full time
Occupational Health And Safety Manager	City of Kelowna	Kelowna, BC	$106,000.00 annually	Full time
By-law Enforcement Officer	City of Nanaimo	Nanaimo, BC	$40.62 hourly	Full time
Traffic Engineer	City of North Vancouver	North Vancouver, BC	$37.58 hourly	Full time
Utility Maintenance Worker	City of North Vancouver	North Vancouver, BC	$33.26 hourly	Full time
Instructor, Recreation	City of Port Moody	Port Moody, BC	$21.50 hourly	Part time
Court Administrator	City of Vernon	Vernon, BC	$41.17 hourly	Part time
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator	Comox Valley Regional District	Courtenay, BC	$33.53 hourly	Full time
Animal Control Officer	District of Houston	Houston, BC	$38.89 hourly	Part time
Library Director	Greater Victoria Public Library	Victoria, BC	$115,903.00 annually	Full time Hybrid
Community Police Officer	Nelson Police Department	Nelson, BC	$28.50 hourly	Full time
Planner	Peace River Regional District	Dawson Creek, BC	$31.82 hourly	Full time
Communications Specialist	Town of Golden	Golden, BC	$38.30 hourly	Full time
Emergency Management Coordinator – Government Services	City of Coquitlam	Coquitlam, BC	$37.32 hourly	Full time
Public Works Labourer	City of Courtenay	Courtenay, BC	$32.64 hourly	Full time
Systems Analyst	City of Delta	Delta, BC	$53.19 hourly	Full time
Planning Technician	City of Delta	Delta, BC	$39.85 hourly	Full time
Police Station Clerk	City of Pitt Meadows	Pitt Meadows, BC	$29.35 hourly	Part time
Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) Operator	City of Pitt Meadows	Pitt Meadows, BC	$29.35 hourly	Full time
Director, Urban Planning And Renewal – Government Services	City of Port Alberni	Port Alberni, BC	$149,056.00 annually	Full time
Lifeguard	City of Vernon	Vernon, BC	$22.69 hourly	Part time
Director, Heritage Languages Program	Métis Nation British Columbia	Surrey, BC	$92,000.00 annually	Full time

Other regional and community roles

Role	Employer	Location	Salary	Job type
Administrative Officer	Hamlet of Grise Fiord	Grise Fiord, NU	$170,000.00 annually	Full time

Application notes

This Canada jobs roundup includes a broad mix of career paths, from federal administration and occupational safety to pharmacy, public works, communications, recreation, human resources, urban planning, policing support, and emergency management. British Columbia stands out as a particularly active region in this batch, with multiple municipal and civic employers hiring across operational, technical, community-facing, and leadership roles.

Applicants should pay close attention to whether a role is full time, part time, or hybrid, and whether compensation is listed hourly or annually. For roles involving public safety, health care, administration, or government services, tailoring application materials to the employer’s public mission and service expectations may help candidates present themselves more strongly.

FAQ

What types of jobs are included in this Canada roundup?

This roundup includes government-related, health, municipal, civic, administrative, recreation, planning, emergency management, and public safety roles across Canada.

Are these only federal government jobs?

No. This roundup includes a mix of federal, municipal, health sector, police-related, and civic employer opportunities.

What should job seekers compare first?

Start by reviewing the employer, location, salary, and whether the role is full time, part time, or hybrid. From there, compare whether the position aligns with your experience and preferred type of public sector work.

Does GovPrepare handle the applications?

No. Applicants should always review the official posting and apply directly through the listed employer or hiring authority.

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Canada Job Opportunities April 2026