Key Responsibilities Include:
• Monitor public and private properties to ensure compliance with the Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act and Sturgeon County Weed and Grass Control Bylaw.
• Communicate weed and pest issues to landowners and stakeholders.
• Assist landowners with developing weed and pest management plans.
• Maintain detailed records of all work activities, including interactions with landowners.
• Prepare correspondences and reports.
• Investigate complaints.
• Assist landowners with the identification of horticultural and crop insects and diseases.
• Perform monitoring activities on insects and diseases including, but not limited to: Grasshopper, Bertha Armyworm, Elm Bark Beetle, Clubroot, and Fusarium Head Blight.
•Perform vegetation management activities such as: herbicide application, mechanical weed control, and handpicking.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Adhere to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
Requirements:
• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and courteously with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Familiarity with the Alberta Township Survey (ATS) System.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare written reports.
• Knowledge of pesticides, agronomic practices, and an agricultural background would be an asset.
• Ability to identify noxious and prohibited noxious weed species, and common agricultural pests.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Completion of some post-secondary studies in agriculture, environmental sciences or a related field.
• A current Industrial Pesticide Applicator certification or Authorized Assistant certification (or the ability to obtain).
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Standard First-Aid (or the ability to obtain).
• Defensive Driving certificate (or the ability to obtain).
• Ability to wear a half mask with organic carbon filters when handling herbicides, and completion of a Respiratory User Screening Form as per CSA Z94.4-11.
• Ability to perform medium lifting of 25 kilograms.
• Experience driving a pickup on gravel roads would be considered an asset.
Please submit your application by email quoting the competition number (Comp# 08-2020) in the subject line to: hr@sturgeoncounty.ca
Additional Job Information:
Salary Range: $24.28-$28.40
Position Type: Temporary Full Time
Posted Date: Dec 31, 2019
Closing Date: Jan 10, 2020