Agricultural Inspector

Agricultural Inspector

The Agricultural Inspector works within the Agriculture Services Department to ensure that private and public lands within Sturgeon County are in compliance with the Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act, and Community Standards Bylaw 1433/19.

Interested? Please apply through our website by clicking on the following link: Agricultural Inspector

Key Responsibilities Include:

Monitor public and private properties to ensure compliance with the Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act and applicable sections of the Sturgeon County Community Standards Bylaw 1433/19.

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.

Use GIS-based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations, 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, 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:

Job Skills:

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.

Job Qualifications:

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.

A Defensive Driving certificate or the ability to obtain it.

Canadian National Safety Contractor Orientation or the ability to obtain it.

The ability to obtain workplace specific WHMIS 2015 training.

H2S Alive training or the ability to obtain it.

Dog bite prevention training or the ability to obtain it.

Fire extinguisher training or the ability to obtain it.

Respiratory Protective Equipment User and Code of Practice training or 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.

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: $24.45-$28.61 per hour
Position Type: Seasonal
Posted Date: Feb 11, 2022
Closing Date: Mar 04, 2022
Job ID: JO122-1607