Competition ID:

J1124-1196

Job Type:

Seasonal

Department:

Ag Services

Job Category:

Ag Services

Hours Per Week:

40

Salary:

$33.84- $38.84 per hour

Date Posted:

December 18, 2024

Closing Date:

January 12, 2025

The temporary full-time (up to 39 weeks - approximately February 24 to November 21) Vegetation Management Technician II performs herbicide applications and other vegetation and landscape management activities within Sturgeon County.

This is a safety sensitive position as it applies herbicide and operates applicable and various equipment on County worksites.

*Note - Applicants who do not meet all requirements may be considered for hire as a Vegetation Management Technician I.

Noxious and Prohibited Noxious Weed Control (60%) 

·        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.

Other Landscape, Arboriculture and Vegetation Operations (25%) 

·        Performs other types of vegetation management including manual and mechanical weed management and grass seeding.

·        Performs landscape maintenance tasks including mulch application, and tree and shrub planting watering, and fertilization.

·        Performs tree maintenance task including pruning, watering, fertilizing, disease, and pest monitoring. 

Other Related Duties (15%) 

·        Performs other related duties as required.

·        Performs daily inspections and maintenance on all job-related equipment.

·        Collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations. 

·        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. 

Required:

·        Industrial Pesticide Applicator License.

·        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).

·        H2S Alive of the ability to obtain.

·        WHMIS 2015 or the ability to obtain.

·        UTV Training Certification or the ability to obtain.

·        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.

·        Must have the ability to wear a half mask with organic carbon filters when handling herbicides, and completion of a Respiratory User Screening Form as per the CSA Z94.4-11.

·        A minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field, including experience with trailer hookup, cargo securement and towing.

·        Experience in the operation of ATVs or UTVs

·        Experience driving on gravel roads.

·        Understanding vegetation management and weed control methods/practices.

·        Mechanical knowledge and aptitude to repair and maintain applications equipment and other implements.

·        Knowledge of GIS-based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations.

·        Knowledge of Microsoft 365.

·        Familiarity with the Alberta Township Survey (ATS) System.

·        Ability to identify noxious and prohibited noxious weed species.

·        Understanding of safe pesticide use/application practices.

·        Ability to work in a team environment or independently.

·        Ability to take initiative, be independent, resourceful, work well and effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in an organized manner.

·        Ability to communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing, including being adaptable, receptive, timely, and in a calm and friendly manner when communicating with others.

·        Strong public relation problem solving skills.

·        Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare written reports.

Assets:

·        Landscape and Agricultural Pesticide Applicator License

·        Completion of some post-secondary studies in agriculture, environmental science, or a related field.