Education & Experience:
- Degree (B.Sc.) or Diploma in Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, or a related field is considered an asset.
- Pesticide Applicator License is preferred; candidates willing and able to obtain certification upon employment will be considered.
- Experience supervising seasonal staff, coordinating field operations, and working independently in an agricultural, municipal, or related environment is preferred.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Current Driver’s Abstract.
- Provide a current Criminal Record Check.
- Certification in, or willingness to obtain, WHMIS, TDG, Standard First Aid/CPR, and other job-related training as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
- Strong confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to respond well to inquiries from employees and ratepayers.
Health & Safety:
- All personnel working at Big Lakes County are governed by the County’s Health & Safety Policy.
- Ensures all operations are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with County Policies and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
- Required to wear correct P.P.E as per safe job procedures.
- Must check in as per Working Alone legislation.
- Must follow all safe job procedures.
Working Conditions & Physical Environment:
- Work normal business hours, but with the possibility of overtime in the summer and occasional evenings (workshops) and out of county trips (conferences).
- Work is performed at various outdoor work sites within the County during the summer and is primarily office work in the winter.
- Use and operation of vehicles.
- Work may be performed in extreme temperatures.
- Physical job requirements: May require lifting and carrying of up to 23 kg, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling.
- Exposure to outdoor conditions.
- Dust and fumes.
- Seasonal work with pesticides.
- Frequent public interactions.
Compensation: Big Lakes County offers an excellent benefit and pension package with a competitive salary.
Hours of work: 8:15am-4:00pm Mon-Fri
Submit Cover Letter and Resume, Including References to:
- Eunice McCauley, Human Resources Manager
- Big Lakes County
- Box 239, High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0
- Phone: 780-523-5955
- humanresources@biglakescounty.ca
Deadline for applications: September 30, 2026, 4:00pm
Big Lakes County thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Visit our website at www.biglakescounty.ca for more information.
