Lamont County is seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join our team. The Weed Inspector position offers exciting hands-on experience in the Agriculture and Environmental industry. This position offers a blend of fieldwork and record keeping to provide our ratepayers with weed control identification and support. This position allows you to assist in managing an integrated pest management program and provides exposure to practical agriculture and environmental fieldwork.

We are looking for two Weed Inspectors with our Agriculture Services Board (ASB). Term: May 4 to August 28, 2026, with possible extension.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Weed Inspection Program by identifying invasive weed species, conducting field inspections, creating detailed reports and recording sites with GIS programming as required by the Weed Control Act.

• Communicate and assist landowners with weed identification and their weed control responsibilities.

• Assist in the vegetation management program through Integrated Pest Management on Lamont County Properties

• Assists with annual crop pest surveillance program, including insect and crop diseases.

• Assists in the Clubroot Management Program.

• Follow Lamont County Safety policies.

• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently a student or recent graduate of an Environmental or Agricultural Sciences related program.

• Possesses excellent communication skills and is safety orientated.

• Holds a Class 5 Alberta Drivers’ License.

• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

• Provides reliable transportation to work.

• Able to lift 50lbs, sit for long durations, and perform other duties in various conditions.

• Familiarity with weed species identification, crop pest identification, an agricultural background, word processing, spreadsheet, and GIS computer software would be considered an asset.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A satisfactory and valid Driver’s Abstract.

• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

• A negative drug screen.

This position is based on a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lamont County offers a competitive wage based on experience and qualifications. Training in weed identification, herbicide stewardship, and Authorized Assistant training may be provided.

Lamont County is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and to promoting the health and well-being of its employees. We are a smoke-free environment; smoking & vaping is permitted in designated outdoor areas only.

Please forward your application in one of the following ways (as one PDF or Word document only):

Email: hr@lamontcounty.ca | Website: lamontcounty.ca.

Lamont County thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note: only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Please indicate in your application which position you are applying for and submit a separate application for different positions. All resumes are retained on file for a period of six months