Competition ID:

J1225-0619

Job Type:

Seasonal

Department:

Open Space & Ag Services

Job Category:

Ag Services

Hours Per Week:

40

Salary:

$29.49- $33.84 per hour

Date Posted:

December 18, 2025

Closing Date:

January 14, 2026

Sturgeon County is hiring up to four (4) temporary full-time (approximately 16 weeks, May 4 - August 21, 2026) Vegetation Management Labourer IIs. This position performs vegetation management on Sturgeon County owned land. The activities performed include herbicide application, spring clean-up, trimming/pruning trees, weed trimming and mowing. This position uses GIS-based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

This is a safety sensitive position as it operates various equipment on County worksites.

Vegetation Management and Weed Control (50%)

·        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.

·        Performs vegetation management around roadside signs, guardrails and delineators including weed whacking, mowing and herbicide applications.

·        Collects and manages waste and compostable material from all maintenance work performed.

County Facility Groundskeeping and Turf Management (30%)

·        Performs grounds keeping activities surrounding County administrative facilities including grass cutting, lawn aeration, raking, weed control, brush clearing, tree pruning, garbage collection, planting, and watering, annual flower maintenance.

·        Performs tree, shrub and perennial pruning, planting, fertilizing, mulching, watering, and removal as required within Sturgeon County parks and boulevards.

·        Waters trees, shrubs, and perennial beds.

·        Applies herbicide with handheld application systems for weed and grass control within planting and landscape areas in accordance with all applicable legislation.

Equipment Maintenance (10%) 

·        Safely operates and maintains required equipment including push and riding lawn mowers, rototillers, tractors, weed trimmers, utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, pickup trucks, and power tools.

·        Assists Mower Operator IIs by moving locations, delivering parts in the field, and other tasks.

Other Related Duties (10%)

·        Keeps detailed records of work performed, including materials used, weather conditions and locations. 

·        Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

·        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:

·        A current Landscape and/or Industrial Pesticide Applicator certification or Authorized Assistant certification (or the ability to obtain).

·        Valid class 5 driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract.

·        Standard First Aid certification (or the ability to obtain).

·        Ability to correctly wear Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in compliance with Sturgeon County’s RPE Code of Practice

·        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. 

·        Chainsaw knowledge and orientation or ability to obtain.

·        Defensive Driving course certificate, or the ability to obtain prior to start date.

·        Utility terrain vehicle training or ability to obtain.

·        WHMIS 2015 or ability to obtain.

·        Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude to repair and maintain lawn maintenance and herbicide application equipment.

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

·        Identifying noxious and prohibited noxious weed species.

·        Knowledge of pesticides.

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

·        Knowledge of Microsoft 365.

·        Experience in lawn care and property maintenance. 

·        Experience in equipment operation. 

·        Experience with herbicide application and record keeping in accordance with the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides.

·        Experience with trailer hookup, cargo securement and towing.

·        Experience driving a pickup on gravel roads.

·        Ability to work in a team environment or independently.

·        Ability to communicate clearly and professionally and politely verbally with others.

·        Strong problem-solving skills to address day-to-day issues that may arise.

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

Assets:

·        Knowledge of herbicide equipment calibration and rate calculations.

·        Experience with GIS-based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations.