Vegetation Management Technician ll

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Operate herbicide application equipment to control weeds on municipal road allowances and park reserves.
• Responsible for ensuring all herbicide applications by their work units are completed in compliance with provincial legislation.
• Perform mechanical and manual weed control work.
• Responsible for keeping records of all work performed in accordance with the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides.
• Record details of work performed, including materials used, weather conditions and locations.
• The ability to conduct minor service and maintenance activities on job-related equipment, and/or the ability to recognize and report when service or maintenance is required.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Adhere to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.

Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Familiarity with the Alberta Township Survey (ATS) System.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare written reports.
• Ability to identify noxious and prohibited noxious weed species.
• Knowledge of pesticides.
• Completion of some post-secondary studies in agriculture, environmental science or a related field.
• A current Industrial Pesticide Applicator certification.
• 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.
• Experience operating ATVS/UTVs and/or towing trailers with a pickup would be an asset.
• An agricultural background would be an asset.
• Experience driving a pickup on gravel roads would be considered an asset.

Please submit your application by email quoting the competition number (Comp# 07-2020) in the subject line to: hr@sturgeoncounty.ca

Employer Contact:

Name: Donna Dubord Email: hr@sturgeoncounty.ca

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: $27.92-$32.67
Position Type: Temporary Full Time
Posted Date: Dec 31, 2019
Closing Date: Jan 10, 2020