SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS – Farmworker I (Weed Inspectors)

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What You’ll Do

Conduct weed inspections and weed/brush control (including chemical application)

Support soil conservation efforts and agricultural pest surveys

Communicate with producers and ratepayers to provide information and address concerns

Track, analyze, and report weed control activities

Maintain, repair, and deliver rental and spray equipment

Deliver the Special Areas Safety Program and complete required reporting What You Need:

Post-secondary education (agriculture or farming-related programs preferred)

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Boater’s Licence (or willingness to obtain one for Red Deer River positions)

Physically able to perform fieldwork, including lifting/carrying 50 lb backpack sprayers

Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with equipment

Strong communication skills, professionalism, and good judgement

Preference to candidates possessing:

Pesticide Applicator’s Licence (Ag / Industrial / Landscape

Alberta Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Endorsement

Experience operating spray trucks, backpack sprayers, and ASB equipment Important Considerations for Applicants

Successful candidates who hold a valid AB Agricultural-Industrial Pesticide Applicator Certificate will be offered a higher rate of pay (Agricultural Officer I - $30.7185/hr - $35.4467/hr).

We value diverse experience and are committed to training the right candidate. If you have relevant skills and a strong commitment to public service, we encourage you to apply.

These positions will be working outside completing fieldwork in rural-remote areas

These are designated safety sensitive positions and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be required on all newly hired employees. Term Seasonal Summer Agriculture Service Board 2026 Positions

Hourly Rates starting at $24.8422 - $28.4567 depending upon relevant education, skills and experience

In addition to the hourly rate of pay, earnings include

* 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings as holiday pay and

* 6 percent of regular wage earnings as annual vacation pay

Compensation based on a 40-hour week - Overtime may be required Application Questions?

Human Resources – 403-854-5604

COMPETITION NO: 631002 CLOSING DATE: Noon February 6, 2026

Please submit your resume, including a contact email address, quote the competition number, and specify your preferred work location(s), if applicable to:

Human Resource Services - Special Areas Board

Box 820, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0 Email: SpecialAreasHR@specialareas.ab.ca

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