Position: Agriculture and Environmental Program Support Specialist

Department: Agriculture and Environmental Services

Reports to: Director of Agriculture and Environmental Resources

Term: Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week with some overtime required. The municipality may consider modifying hours per week for the right candidate.

Location: Municipal District of Ranchland administration building located in Chain Lakes Provincial Park, Alberta. The Municipal District may consider a hybrid work-from-home arrangement.

Position Summary:

There are two primary components to this position:

• 1.       Deliver resource management extension programming to producers. This is done by promoting awareness and understanding of Federal and Provincial environmental stewardship initiatives through municipal social medial platforms, newsletters and in person extension events.
• 2.       Provide advanced administrative support to the Agricultural Fieldman and Assistant Agricultural Fieldman.

Key Responsibilities:

• ·        Facilitate awareness and engagement in provincial and federal environmental stewardship programs—including CAP, RALP, S-CAP, and EFP—by leveraging social media platforms, conducting one-on-one outreach with producers, coordinating and supporting extension events, and assisting with program application processes.
• ·        Act as the department grant expert by identifying and preparing grant applications to fund Municipal Agriculture and Environmental projects.
• ·        Provide administrative support to the Agricultural Fieldman and Assistant Agricultural Fieldman
• ·        Support the department by identifying and implementing administrative processes and procedures to improve tracking, efficiency and integrity of departmental operations.
• ·        Assist with the development and maintenance of the Ag Department Health and Safety Program, Geographical Information System, and Website

Qualifications & Skills

• ·        Degree or Diploma in Business Administration and/or Environmental or Agricultural Sciences. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, Teams, Canva, and municipal website content management tools

• ·        Strong critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills

• Accountability and strong communication skills
• Working knowledge of Esri GIS software an asset
• Valid class 5 driver’s license, satisfactory drivers abstract & criminal record check required

How to Apply

• Interested individuals are invited to submit their resumes via email to ag@ranchland66.com
• Applications will be accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
• Thank you in advance to all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.