Brazeau County is currently looking for a dynamic individual to join our Agricultural Department in the position of Assistant Agricultural Fieldman.
The Assistant Agricultural Fieldman is responsible for assisting the in the implementation of operations of the Agricultural Department in order to implement and manage sound agricultural programs for the public, as determined by Council and the Agricultural Service Board (ASB) and within the parameters of related federal, provincial and municipal legislation including the Soil Conservation Act, Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act, and the Agricultural Service Board Act. This position is also the ALUS coordinator and is responsible for the implementation of the ALUS program.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Position Responsibilities:
- Provides technical support to the ALUS PAC (Partnership Advisory Committee) including GIS mapping, creating and presenting project summaries for potenial projects at PAC meetings
- Liaising with agricultural producers to create project proposals, monitor current projects, and provide program support
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of Agricultural and ALUS expenditures and budget planning
- Developing, maintaining and managing relationships with partner organizations
- Assist with grant applications, reports on interim progress for grants, record keeping for grants, guideline interpretation, and investigation of new grant sources and "special" grant proposals
- Act in an advisory role to producers on agricultural and other related topics
- Assist in supervising and providing training and guidance for summer staff and project personnel
- Provides monthly reports to the Manager of Agricultural Services and the Agricultural Service Board
- Act as a resource person to the Manager of Agricultural Services and sits on various committees as required
- Adheres to guidelines as set out in accordance with established policy:
- Pest Control
- Soil Conservation & Demonstration
- Weed Inspection & Control
- Roadside Vegetation
Requirements:
Qualifications Required:
- Degree (B.Sc./P.Ag) or diploma in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences is desireable
- Pesticide Applicators License - Agriculture, Industrial and Landscape Certificates
- Familiarity with ALUS Canada
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
Additional Job Information:
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2018
Closing Date: Jan 04, 2019