• Responsible for the successful delivery of vegetation management, weed inspection and agricultural pest inspection programs in Sturgeon County and for supporting the Problem Wildlife Management programs as required.


• Provide guidance, support, corporate strategic context, and general oversight to the Agricultural Service Coordinator in achieving the deliverables of the Vegetation Management program.


• Oversee the inspection of all commercial, agricultural, industrial, residential, and provincial properties in Sturgeon County to ensure compliance with the Alberta Weed Control Act and Sturgeon County’s Community Standards Bylaw- Landscaping Standards.


• Fulfil the role Project Manager during the implementation of agricultural inspection software within the department; liaise as required with the successful vendor and other Sturgeon County departments to ensure all historical data is incorporated and perform all required beta testing, develop training materials related to the system and ensure that all inspection staff are trained in the use of the system.


• Oversee the ongoing use and maintenance of all specialized software systems relevant to agricultural programs.


• Develop, improve, and document operational processes and procedures; assist in the drafting of policies as required.


• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing performance management relating to all agricultural program area employees including the Agricultural Services Coordinator, Agricultural Inspectors, Vegetation Technicians and Mower Operators.


• Liaise with the Fleet and Facility Services Department to ensure all required inspections, maintenance and repair of agricultural program-related equipment are completed in an efficient and expedient manner.


• Consolidate all required Agricultural Service Board Grant Reporting data and prepare reports on operational activities and program progress on a weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and annual basis.


• Monitor all program operating expenditures and participate in the annual operating budget preparation as required.


• Participate as directed in the tendering, procurement, and management of contracted services within agricultural programs, oversee the ordering of all supplies and materials necessary for assignments in accordance with Sturgeon County’s procurement policies.


• Prepare local crop condition reports and moisture condition assessments regularly throughout the growing season to support informed municipal, provincial and federal decision making.


• Respond to agricultural inquiries and formal service requests in a timely and professional manner and in accordance with policies, procedures, County Bylaws, and applicable Provincial Legislation.


• Ensure that all regulatory requirements applicable to agricultural programs are met including those under the Alberta Weed Control Act, Alberta Agricultural Pests Act, Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Fisheries Act, Wildlife Act, and Explosives Act.


• Provide advice relating to agronomy, weed management, pest management and problem wildlife management to internal departments, external stakeholders, and residents.


• Serve as an appointed inspector under the Soil Conservation Act, Agricultural Pests Act, Weed Control Act and all other related provincial acts and municipal bylaws.


• Perform special projects and other duties as required.


• Adhere to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System

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Posted Date: Oct 28, 2022
Closing Date: Nov 09, 2022