Weed Inspectors (Summer Student Positions)

Enjoy a challenging and rewarding seasonal position that will have you working outside in Special Areas during the late spring and summer months. Seasonal positions offer:

Above average wage packages

Opportunities for real world career experiences with on-the-job training and development

Key Responsibilities Include:

Key Duties will include:

Weed inspection and weed/brush control, including chemical control,

Promotion of soil conservation and agricultural pest surveys with producers,

Providing information and addressing concerns from ratepayers,

Providing clear analysis and reporting on weed control activities, and

Maintaining, repairing, and delivering rental equipment

Requirements:

Post-secondary education (farming/agricultural experience preferred)

Valid Driver’s Licence

Boater’s licence (or ability to get) for Red Deer River applicants

Physical capabilities to perform job duties - required lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. backpack sprayers

Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion and use good judgement

Preference may be given to candidates possessing:

Pesticide Applicators Licence (Ag/Industrial/Landscape)

Class 3 AB Drivers Licence – Air Endorsement

Ability to operate Tandem and single axle spray trucks, Backpack Sprayers, and related A.S.B equipment

These are designated safety sensitive positions and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be conducted on all newly hired employee

These positions will be working outside completing fieldwork in rural-remote areas

Overtime work may be expected as a part of this role.

Please include a contact email address on application or resume

Hanna and Jenner – Morgan Burgemeister, Interim Agricultural Fieldman at (403) 854-1804

Consort - Justine Comeau, Agricultural Fieldman at (403) 575-5525

Oyen and Red Deer River - Don Hogan, Agricultural Fieldman at (403) 664-5585.

COMPETITION NO: 631002

Please send an application form and/or resume quoting competition number and preferred work location to:
Human Resource Services
Special Areas Board
Box 820
Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
Email: SpecialAreasHR@specialareas.ab.ca Website: www.specialareas.ab.ca

We thank all applicants; however only those invited for an interview will be personally contacted

Employer Contact:

Name: Heather Pedersen Email: heather.pedersen@specialareas.ab.ca

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: • Hourly rates starting at $22.1269 - $26.7487
Posted Date: Jan 19, 2022
Closing Date: Feb 11, 2022