The Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 invites applications for Vegetation Operators (Seasonal). The successful candidate will be responsible to inspect, enforce and control designated prohibited noxious weeds as per the Alberta Weed Control Act along municipal road allowances.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate municipal spray truck and/or UTV sprayer for vegetation control within municipal boundaries on roadside right-of-ways and fence lines.

·         Responsible for operating and maintaining vehicles, spray equipment and grass seeding machinery.

·         Assist with crop and pest surveys.

·         Assist with general Noxious Weed Inspector duties.

·         Handgun and backpack spraying.

·         General labour and yard duties.

·         Perform other related duties within the scope of the position as required.

 

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license in good standing.

• A Pesticide Applicator’s License and/or a good understanding of weeds would be considered an asset.
• Formal technical training/education in Agronomy would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work as part of a team or with minimal supervision.
• A safe and responsible attitude in dealing with all equipment and tools.
• Possess basic mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of farm equipment would be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to respond to inquiries.
• Must provide a Criminal Record Check with satisfactory results.

Please visit md.bonnyville.ab.ca/jobs.aspx for a full job description.

All interested applicants are invited to submit their resume, in confidence to:

Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87

Attn: Human Resources

Postal Bag 1010

Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2J7

Fax: 780-826-4524

Email: hr@md.bonnyville.ab.ca

Closing Date for Applications: Open until suitable candidates are found