- Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with supervisor, co-workers and the public.
- Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude to repair and maintain lawn maintenance equipment.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare written reports.
- Familiarity with the Alberta Township Survey (ATS) System.
- Ability to identify noxious and prohibited noxious weed species.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of pesticides.
- Experience in lawn care and property maintenance.
- Experience in equipment operation.
- Experience with plant and insect identification.
- 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 certification (or the ability to obtain).
- Defensive Driving certification (or the ability to obtain).
- Ability to wear a half mask with organic carbon filters when handling and applying herbicides, and completion of a Respiratory User Screening Form as per the CSA Z94.4-11.
- Ability to conduct strenuous work in an outdoor setting and perform medium lifting of 25 kilograms.
- Experience with trailer hookup, cargo securement and towing.
- Completion of some post secondary education in horticulture, arboriculture, or related discipline would be an asset.
Hours of Work:
May 3 – May 14, 2021 Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
May 17 – August 20, 2021 Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (These hours may be subject to change)
Interested?
Please submit your application by email quoting the competition number 03-2021 in the subject line to: hr@sturgeoncounty.ca
Thank you to all applicants for their interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Sturgeon County is an equal opportunity employer