Agriculture Department | Full-Time Position | Monday-Friday | June-Oct: 7:00am-5:00pm| Nov-May: 8:00am-4:30pm

Lacombe County is accepting applications for an Agriculture Lead Hand to oversee the day-to-day spraying and mowing operations within our Agriculture Department.

We’re seeking an individual who enjoys working outdoors, has experience working with agriculture equipment, is experienced leading others and has a commitment to public service. We invite you to apply and contribute to our safe, vibrant, and innovative community.

Key Responsibilities

•    Lead and direct daily spraying and mowing activities, managing staff and ensuring smooth, efficient operations. Provide initial and ongoing training to staff and monitor performance.
•   Perform light maintenance and field repairs of Agricultural Services equipment.
•     Safely operate equipment from time to time including roadside spray truck, roadside mowing units, Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) sprayer unit, and skid steer.
•    Coordinate the Beaver and Coyote Control Programs.    
• Coordinate the Agriculture Plastic and Twine recycling program.
•    Participate in workplace safety initiatives and meetings as required. Report to work fit for duty.

Key Qualifications 

•   Possess and maintain a valid Pesticide Applicators Certificate (Industrial Class) issued by the

Province of Alberta.

•   Possess and maintain a valid Form 7 Permit issued by the Province of Alberta.
•   Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License (current abstract required upon hire).
•     Proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
•  Able to perform light maintenance on agriculture equipment and work in various outdoor environments and weather conditions.
•    Experience with pesticides, spraying equipment, weed identification and modern agriculture production practices.
•   Able to perform physical work involving bending, lifting and moving objects (up to approx. 50lbs).
• · This position is considered a safety/sensitive position. The successful applicant will need to participate in the Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Why Lacombe County? 

Lacombe County is committed to maintaining a vibrant, healthy, safe, caring and inclusive work environment. We hire great people who are looking to contribute to our respectful workplace. We support a work-life balance and offer an excellent compensation package including a comprehensive group health and dental plan, an annual health/wellness spending account, and more.

To express interest, please forward your application no later than 8AM, January 27, 2025 to: hr@lacombecounty.com.

Applications will be reviewed and scheduled for an interview as they are received.

The competition may remain open longer until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Lacombe County is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Please note: All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

To express interest, please forward your application no later than 8AM, January 27, 2025 to: