Vegetation Management Labourer II

Posted on: Dec 17, 2025
Posted by: Sturgeon County

Summary

Sturgeon County is hiring up to four (4) temporary full-time (approximately 16 weeks, May 4 – August 21, 2026) Vegetation Management Labourer IIs. This position performs vegetation management on Sturgeon County owned land. The activities performed include herbicide application, spring clean-up, trimming/pruning trees, weed trimming and mowing. This position uses GIS-based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations.

of work are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

This is a safety sensitive position as it operates various equipment on County worksites.

Key Responsibilities

Vegetation Management and Weed Control (50%)

  • Operates various types of herbicide application equipment to control weeds and other vegetation on municipal road allowances and other County-owned land.
  • Ensures all herbicide applications are performed in a manner which is compliant with all applicable provincial legislation.
  • Properly identifies weeds and other target vegetation.
  • Maintains records of all work performed in accordance with the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides and with Sturgeon County’s work management systems.
  • Performs vegetation management around roadside signs, guardrails and delineators including weed whacking, mowing and herbicide applications.
  • Collects and manages waste and compostable material from all maintenance work performed.

County Facility Groundskeeping and Turf Management (30%)

  • Performs grounds keeping activities surrounding County administrative facilities including grass cutting, lawn aeration, raking, weed control, brush clearing, tree pruning, garbage collection, planting, and watering, annual flower maintenance.
  • Performs tree, shrub and perennial pruning, planting, fertilizing, mulching, watering, and removal as required within Sturgeon County parks and boulevards.
  • Waters trees, shrubs, and perennial beds.
  • Applies herbicide with handheld application systems for weed and grass control within planting and landscape areas in accordance with all applicable legislation.

Equipment Maintenance (10%)

  • Safely operates and maintains required equipment including push and riding lawn mowers, rototillers, tractors, weed trimmers, utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, pickup trucks, and power tools.
  • Assists Mower Operator IIs by moving locations, delivering parts in the field, and other tasks.

Other Related Duties (10%)

  • Keeps detailed records of work performed, including materials used, weather conditions and locations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
  • Adheres to all of Sturgeon County’s policies, bylaws, procedures and processes, as well as align work to the Sturgeon County values.

Requirements

Required:

  • A current Landscape and/or 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).
  • Ability to correctly wear Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in compliance with Sturgeon County’s RPE Code of Practice
  • National Safety Code Cargo Securement Knowledge Certification or the ability to obtain.
  • National Safety Code Orientation or the ability to obtain.
  • National Safety Code Pre-Trip & Cargo Securement Orientation & Evaluation or the ability to obtain.
  • National Safety Code Pre-Trip Knowledge or the ability to obtain.
  • Chainsaw knowledge and orientation or ability to obtain.
  • Defensive Driving course certificate, or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
  • Utility terrain vehicle training or ability to obtain.
  • WHMIS 2015 or ability to obtain.
  • Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude to repair and maintain lawn maintenance and herbicide application equipment.
  • Familiarity with the Alberta Township Survey (ATS) System.
  • Identifying noxious and prohibited noxious weed species.
  • Knowledge of pesticides.
  • Knowledge of GIS-based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
  • Experience in lawn care and property maintenance.
  • Experience in equipment operation.
  • Experience with herbicide application and record keeping in accordance with the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides.
  • Experience with trailer hookup, cargo securement and towing.
  • Experience driving a pickup on gravel roads.
  • Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally and politely verbally with others.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to address day-to-day issues that may arise.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare written reports.

Assets:

  • Knowledge of herbicide equipment calibration and rate calculations.
  • Experience with GIS-based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations.

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$29.49 - $33.84/hour

Closing Date

January 14, 2026
Posting ID: 35786