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The Assistant Agricultural Fieldman is responsible for the delivery of the vegetation management control programs, ALUS projects, extension programming, and the supervision of seasonal agricultural staff.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

·        Act as inspector under the Weed Control Act and Agricultural Pests Act. 

·        Provide leadership in supervising and guiding the summer staff on inspecting (weed monitoring and pest surveys) roadside herbicide applications, and roadside mowing operations.

·        Perform vegetation management control on both private and municipal lands, including hamlets, roadside ditches, agricultural lands, municipal building yard sites, waste transfer sites, and gravel stockpiles.

·        Assist in inspections for and the delivery of predation control programs.

·        Coordinate with the Agriculture Services Manager to carry out planning and implementation of workshops, seminars, and field tours to the public (mainly fall through winter) and for creating and providing other educational materials.

·        Assist in administering the shelterbelt and equipment rental programs.

·        Administer and deliver the ALUS program including GIS/mapping, working with the Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC), liaising with agricultural producers, promoting the ALUS program, and forming relationships with partnering organizations.

·        Assist agricultural producers with Environmental Farm Plans (EFP) and grant applications.

Education & Experience

·          Degree (B.Sc.) or diploma in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences is desirable.

·          Pesticide Applicators License preferred or able to obtain upon employment.

·          Good physical condition to perform both field and office duties.

·          Familiarity with ALUS Canada.

·          Valid Alberta Class 5 Operator’s license.

·          Current (5yrs) drivers abstract.

·          Provide a current Criminal Records check.

·          Certification or willingness to obtain: WHMIS, TDG, Standard First Aid/CPR, and/or other training as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to respond well to inquiries from employees and ratepayers.

Health & Safety

• All personnel working at Big Lakes County are governed by the County’s Health & Safety Policy.
• Ensures all operations are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with County Policies and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
• Required to wear correct P.P.E as per safe job procedures.
• Must check in as per Working Alone legislation.
• Must follow all safe job procedures.

Working Conditions & Physical Environment 

·        Work normal business hours, but with the possibility of overtime in the summer and occasional evenings (workshops) and out-of-county trips (conferences).

·        Work is performed at various outdoor work sites within the County during the summer and is primarily office work in the winter.

·        Use and operation of vehicles.

·        Work may be performed in extreme temperatures.

·        Physical job requirements:  May require lifting and carrying of up to 23 kg, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling.

·        Exposure to outdoor conditions.

·        Dust and fumes.

·        Seasonal work with pesticides.

·        Frequent public interactions.

Compensation:
Big Lakes County offers an excellent benefit and pension package with a competitive salary.

Hours of work:

8:15am-4:00pm Mon-Fri

Submit Cover Letter and Resume, Including References to:

Eunice McCauley, Human Resources Manager

Big Lakes County

Box 239, High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0

Phone: 780-523-5955

humanresources@biglakescounty.ca

Deadline for applications: July 24, 2026

Big Lakes County thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Visit our website at www.biglakescounty.ca for more information.

Reporting to the Agricultural Fieldman and will respond to the concerns and inquiries of municipal ratepayers regarding agricultural, environmental, invasive species and problem wildlife matters, and supervisory responsibility for all Agriculture Service Board staff. Public speaking, and workshop PowerPoint presentation experience would be an asset. 

• To be successful in this position, you will require an agriculture degree/diploma or with equivalent training and experience and have a working knowledge of the agricultural industry including knowledge of weeds in both identification and various aspects of control and plant identification. 
• You will also need to hold a valid Pesticide Applicators License or the ability to obtain it, within 6 months of employment; a valid Class 5 or 3 Driver’s License with a satisfactory Drivers Abstract, Criminal Record Check and Standard First Aid. 
• The successful candidate requires strong public relations and excellent verbal and written communication skills and can organize and prioritize workload.
•  Has proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with GIS is considered an asset. 
• All County of Warner personnel are governed by the County Health & Safety Policy. 

Assistant Fieldman shall be required to perform other duties not contained herein that are required from time to time due to the nature of the position.

Complete requirements with a program outline are available to interested candidates.

Qualified candidates are invited to forward their cover letter and resume, and include your experience, qualifications, salary expectations and date of availability to:

Box 90

Warner, AB T0K 2L0

Phone: 403-642-2255

Email: jmeeks@warnercounty.ca

Competition closes on July 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. This Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.

May to September 2026 with the possibility of an extension.

Under direction from the Agricultural Manager, the Seasonal Problem Wildlife Specialist assists the Problem Wildlife Specialists with public concerns/complaints related to problem wildlife affecting agricultural production, and monitors and responds to drainage issues affecting municipal infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Carry out control work for problem wildlife on County property and Crown lands under the authority of a damage permit, including the removal of beaver dams in road right-of-ways and in conjunction with the Public Works department.

2. Respond and mitigate livestock predation and harassment issues caused by coyotes on a complaint-based priority, while also monitoring and maintaining the coyote control device and poison inventory and security.

3. Maintain accurate files and inventory of complaints, actions taken, pests removed, control devices, and equipment.

4. Coordinate with the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, as well as Alberta Environment Fish and Wildlife, providing reporting as required from each agency.

5. Maintain trapping equipment for proper usage and most humane affect. Adapt new humane trapping techniques and equipment as required.

6. Liaise with Alberta Agriculture Rural Development Pest Specialist and Alberta Environment Sustainable Resource Development, Fish and Wildlife Division.

7. Follow safe work practices in accordance to all County policies and procedures.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in controlling problem wildlife in rural areas.

• Valid Driver’s license

• Current blasting certificate or ability to obtain one.

• Knowledge and experience in the humane trapping of wildlife and other control methods.

• Knowledge of lifestyles and habits of predators and other vertebrate pests. • Beaver trapping experience.

• Ability to maintain exceptional public relations while performing duties.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outside in a variety of conditions.  

This position is a 4-month term with the possibility of an extension. The hourly salary range for this position is $26.01 – $30.11.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to:

Human Resources 3602 - 48 Avenue, Athabasca, AB T9S 1M8 hr@athabascacounty.com RE: Seasonal Problem Wildlife Specialist

This posting will remain open until May 5, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Located in Northwest Alberta, the Municipal District of Greenview is a vast and diverse area rich in oil and gas, fertile farmland, tourist destinations, and mixed wood forests. As the third-largest rural municipality in Alberta, Greenview boasts diversity in economic activities and an extraordinary landscape. Greenview’s economy is strengthened by its diversity, a talented workforce, and an entrepreneurial spirit that is second to none. Our residents experience adventure right in their backyards with lakes, rivers, Rocky Mountain peaks, and vast prairie offering a year-round outdoor playground for all ages.  

Reporting to the Manager, Agricultural Services, the Agricultural Services Supervisor is responsible for the successful delivery, in line with policy and within budget, of the Agricultural Services Control Programs, including but not limited to vegetative management, weed and pest control, and problem wildlife programming.

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Reporting to the Manager, Agriculture Services, this position is responsible for tasks to Agriculture out of the Fort Assiniboine Office.  The Technician is involved in the roadside spraying and seeding program, weed inspection, and responding to pest control requests.  Duties may include operating equipment, performing general labour and maintaining County-owned property.

This is a temporary position available until the return of an employee on medical leave.

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