Crop Health Inspector

This posting is for 1 Seasonal, Hourly, Full-time position for up to 4 months (August to November)

This position will be responsible for surveying, sampling and inspecting agricultural crops in Strathcona County for diseases and pests listed on the Alberta Agricultural Pests Act, Pest and Nuisance Control Regulations and as required by Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development. This position will also assist in soil conservation inspections, as per the Alberta Soils Conservations Act.

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Career: Crop Health Inspector | Strathcona County

Key Responsibilities Include:

Responsibilities

Complete clubroot inspections within the parameters of the Agricultural Pests Act and Strathcona County’s policies and procedures by surveying, inspecting and sampling canola crops within the County and recording locations on GIS software

Record GPS locations of clubroot infected plants and calculate clubroot incidence and severity levels

Complete and submit crop and pest sampling for Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development surveys by collecting grasshopper, wheat and canola samples for provincial disease monitoring

Communicate with farmers and landowners on proper management practices and biosecurity options to prevent the spread of diseases and pests

Assist Soil Conservation Officer with soil conservation inspections

Requirements:

Skills and Abilities

Ability to identify agricultural crops, pests, plant diseases and invasive species

Effective customer service, public relations and communications skills to work with diverse groups of individuals and the capacity to de-escalate challenging situations

Highly organized with keen attention to detail

Experience with data input, data analysis and report writing

Ability to work self-sufficiently in field conditions that include inclement weather and remote rural areas

General computer proficiency and a background in GIS is considered an asset

Qualifications

Attending or completed post-secondary education with an emphasis on Agriculture or Biological Sciences (crop/plant science, botany, soil science or ecology) and 2 years related farming or agriculture experience

Knowledge and understanding of the Alberta Agricultural Pests Act, Alberta Soils Conservation Act, and Strathcona County’s policies and procedures

Understanding of current farming practices and familiarity with farm and industrial equipment is considered an asset

Current First Aid is an asset

Conditions of Employment

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits

Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand/walk for extended periods of time

Flexibility to work extended hours, evenings and/or weekends as required

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. In addition to providing a dynamic working environment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Competition #138-2022-EXT-TAS closes May 16, 2022

Thank you for your interest in Strathcona County. We only contact candidates selected for interviews.

A cover letter must be submitted along with a resume describing the interest in this position.

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: May 04, 2022
Closing Date: May 16, 2022