High Prairie Public Works Shop – Agriculture Department

Seasonal (May-August 2025)

Seasonal Agricultural Technicians are responsible for the inspection and control of weeds, pests, and vegetation control throughout the County.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform weed and pest inspections from roadside and in-field and generate quality data records.  This requires learning plant identification skills and pest identification skills and will involve landowner interaction to inform them of legislated concerns.

·    Operate 1 ton and 3 ton roadside spray trucks, trailer mounted sprayers or all-terrain vehicle mounted spraying equipment to apply herbicides on County road right-of-ways and areas of weed infestation in compliance with provincial regulations and standard practices.

·   Inform landowners of all control measures.

·   Daily monitor and service application equipment to ensure safe and proper operation.

·  The ability to deal with the public effectively and courteously.

·  Accurate records, mapping, use of computer and GPS for documentation of vegetation management area.

·  Assist with other related duties pertaining to the functions of Agricultural Services as directed.

Education & Experience

·    Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License.

·  Provide current drivers abstract.

·  Minimum grade 12 diploma.

·  Certification or willingness to obtain: WHMIS, TDG, Standard First Aid/CPR, ATV Rider Training, Assistant Pesticide Applicators License, or other training as required.

·  Good physical condition to perform both field and office duties.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·  Record keeping skills.

·  Must maintain confidentiality.

·  Must be self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.

·  Weed and Crop identification and knowledge – Asset.

·   Pesticide application knowledge and experience – Asset.

·   Map reading skills and working knowledge of Geographical Positioning System (GPS) & Geographic Information System (GIS) - Asset.

Working Conditions & Physical Environment 

• Work is performed at various outdoor work sites within the County.
• Use and operation of 1-ton and 3-ton trucks and ATV’s.
• Physical job requirements:  May require lifting and carrying of up to 23 kg, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Dust and fumes.
• Normal work week consists of 40 hours; however occasional overtime may be required.

Health & Safety

·     All personnel working at Big Lakes County are governed by the County’s Health & Safety Policy.

·    Ensures all operations are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with County Policies and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.

·   Required to wear correct P.P.E as per safe job procedures.

·   Must check in as per Working Alone legislation.

·   Must follow all safe job procedures.

Submit Cover Letter and Resume, Including References to:

Eunice McCauley

Human Resources Manager

Big Lakes County

Box 239, High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0

Phone: 780-523-5955

humanresources@biglakescounty.ca

Deadline for applications: Open until suitable candidates are found.

Big Lakes County thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Visit our website at www.biglakescounty.ca for more information.