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Reports To: General Manager of Transportation and Agriculture

Wheatland County has a population of 8,788 residents. The prairie’s natural beauty fills the eye in all parts of Wheatland County. From the golden fields to the badlands of the northeast, to the tranquility of the Bow River, Wheatland County is an ideal blend of rural and urban lifestyles; we are next door to the city of Calgary, the fastest growing city in the most vibrant province of Canada.

Interested candidates are invited to review the full list of responsibilities and apply on our website at wheatlandcounty.ca/careers/.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Competition Number: P25-23

Closing Date: November 10, 2025

Benefits: Benefit information and job perks are listed on our website wheatlandcounty.ca/careers/

Position Summary:

The Manager of Agriculture and Environment (“Manager”) leads the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Wheatland County’s agricultural and environmental programs and policies. The Manager provides subject-matter leadership on relevant legislation and ensures programs are delivered in compliance with municipal bylaws, provincial statutes, and County policies.

When appointed by Council (in consultation with the Agricultural Service Board), the Manager also serves as Wheatland County’s Agricultural Fieldman and acts as a Designated Officer of the County for the purposes of carrying out the County’s functions, duties, and powers under agricultural enactments and implementing projects agreed between Council and the Minister, as set out in the ASB Act and the County’s ASB Bylaw.

The Manager supervises the Agriculture and Environment team and is accountable for program planning, budgeting, compliance, risk management, reporting, and staff leadership. The direct  reports are: Agricultural Services Officer, Agriculture and Environmental Program Coordinator, Agricultural Conservation Coordinator, and Agricultural Services Foreman.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Agriculture & Environment team; recruit and onboard staff; set goals and performance expectations; and manage performance and staff development in alignment with County HR practices. • Foster a culture of safety, service, and continuous improvement; work with senior management and the Health & Safety Officer to meet Occupational Health & Safety objectives.

• Plan, administer, and evaluate County agricultural and environmental programs and services; ensure adherence to applicable statutes, regulations, bylaws, and County policies.

• Integrate the County’s Environmental Policy principles into program delivery (e.g., environmental accountability, transparency, stakeholder engagement, and evidencebased decision-making).

• Act as a Designated Officer to carry out the County’s functions, duties, and powers under applicable agricultural statutes and to implement agriculture projects agreed between Council and the Minister.

• Exercise authorities/appointments as applicable under the Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act, Soil Conservation Act, and related statutes/regulations.

• Support the Agricultural Service Board (ASB) by bringing forward items for agenda consideration (agenda preparation/distribution is performed by assigned administrative support).

• Coordinate the ASB’s annual “Summary of Activities” to Council in a form acceptable to the ASB and Council in alignment with the ASB Act.

• Prepare and manage Agriculture & Environment operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with Council-approved budgets and ASB decision-making authority within the Board’s approved budget.

• Administer grants and required reporting to provincial departments and agencies.

• Where programs/services under Agriculture & Environment require timely decisions, exercise sound discretion in the best interests of the County, consistent with the ASB Bylaw and County policy.

• Ensure accurate and timely staff timesheets, program records, and reports for ASB and Council; coordinate the ASB annual activities summary for Council (per ASB Act); and ensure publications follow County communications and privacy requirements.

• Conduct project research and prepare associated reports/presentations; liaise with internal departments and external partners to coordinate field operations and service delivery. 

Program Oversight Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to overseeing, coordinating, or delivering the following, in alignment with County policy and legislation:

• Weed Inspection (including contracted service to villages where agreements exist): inspection, inventory/monitoring; ensure sufficient appointed inspectors; issue notices as needed.

• Weed Control on Municipal Lands (roadsides, hamlets, facilities, transfer sites, stockpiles).

• Vegetation Management (County Road Allowances and Lands): mowing, spot spraying; second cut as conditions allow; chemical brush control coordinated with Public Works.

• Licensing of Stationary and Portable Seed Cleaning Plants.

• Forage Seeding & Reclamation on road projects or other County disturbances; review/approve seed analysis certificates; approve roadside forage mix; coordinate with Public Works team and other stakeholders as required.

• Pest & Nuisance Programs, such as coyote toxic device issuance per statute, priority Norway rat response, traps (skunk/magpie) per equipment policy, and provincial insect/disease surveys.

• Richardson’s Ground Squirrel Control on Wheatland County owned and leased properties.

• Roadside Haying Applications: administer approvals/conditions per Access & Work Agreement requirements in coordination with the Public Works team.

• Agriculture Equipment Rental Program

• Agricultural Plastics Recycling Program (e.g, grain bag rolling)

• ASB Extension & Education; Scholarships & Awards administration and communications per policy and legislated privacy/consent requirements.

• Environmental Programming consistent with the County’s Environmental Policy.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Agriculture (or related field) with relevant experience.

• Minimum of 2–3 years of prior supervisory experience preferred.

• Valid pesticide applicator’s licence(s) applicable to program delivery (agricultural, industrial, landscape, exterior rodent) or ability to obtain.

• Hold valid Form 7 permits as applicable (e.g., coyote/skunk control) or have the present ability to readily obtain such permits.

• Proficiency with MS Office; GIS/GPS an asset

• Strong written/verbal communication; problem solving; decision-making; organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective leadership skills.

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence.

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office and field work across the County, with occasional out-of-County travel as required.

• This position works a 5-day work week, Monday to Friday; hours of work: standard 37.5 hour work week

• Occasional overtime/seasonal peaks as required

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.

Are you passionate about our local environment, sustainable agriculture, and working with local landowners and Boards? Interested in being more involved with our local Communities and Boards with a focus centered around conservation, water, agricultural best management practices and education programs? Are you great at building rapport and developing relationships and improving communications in our rural environment?

This exciting and rare opportunity might just be for you!

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree [Agriculture or Environmental Sciences related] and up to 3 years previous municipal-related experience, or post-secondary diploma [Agriculture or Environmental Sciences related] and up to 5 years previous municipal-related experience.
• Working level understanding of environmental protection legislation [ie. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act, Fisheries Act, Land Stewardship Act];
• Occupational Health & Safety legislation, regulation, code.
• Class 5/Drivers’ Abstract.
• Sound understanding of natural resource management issues within the local region.
• Demonstrated well developed oral, written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and develop community groups, including group facilitation, action planning and mediation skills.
• High level of project planning, project management, record keeping and report writing.
• The ability to build partnerships with government agencies, non-government agencies, community groups, landowners, education, and external consultants.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible on working hours to contact landowners and attend community group meetings; and,
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with superiors, peers and other staff of the County.

Preferred Assets:

• Pesticide Applicators’ License [asset];
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification [asset];

Starting salary: $47.26/hour [Monday to Friday, 40 hrs/week]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Sustainable Agriculture & Conservation Supervisor,

Agriculture & Community Services

How to Apply:

Submit your resume, including a cover letter and the name of 3 references, (word or pdf format ONLY) to hrapplications@clearwatercounty.ca.

Position open until filled.

Due to email security reasons, we encourage applicants to apply using a non-Hotmail email address.

Clearwater County thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Position Responsibilities

Reporting to the CAO and /or designate, the Agricultural Fieldman is the Administrator for the Agricultural Service Board (ASB) and is responsible for the implementation of all Agricultural Services and Integrated Vegetation Management programs, activities, and associated services within the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River.

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

• Provide agenda items and background materials for the ASB meetings and attend all ASB meetings.
• Provide the CAO and /or designate and the ASB with pertinent information, advice, and recommendations
• Participate in meetings and committees as directed or requested by the CAO and/or designate or ASB
• Assist the CAO and /or designate in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget
• Provide program reports as required to the CAO and/or designate
• Prepare and maintain adequate records and files of agricultural programs, services, and activities
• Compile statistical reports on matters relating to Agriculture Services within the Municipal District, and provide reports to various committees as required
• Assist in the Preparation and submit grant applications and expenditure reports for submission to Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and other granting agencies
• Verify and approve invoices relating to the ASB operations
• Prepare reports, draft correspondence, conduct field inspections and dialogue with Agricultural Producers
• Supervise and coordinate activities of Agricultural Services seasonal staff inclusive of the weed inspection program, Roadside Integrated Weed Control Program and Special Weed Control Partnership Program
• Prepare a five year business plan, reviewing it annually and track activities throughout the year
• Present to Council with an annual Business Plan Final Report
• Organize an annual fall social
• Attend and participate in local trade fairs, parades, and other community functions
• Partner with the local schools to facilitate agricultural programming                        
• Maintain an agricultural equipment rental program
• Organize information update producer meetings and workshops
• Produce and distribute quarterly (as required) information update mail-outs (“Rural Roots”) to all producers
• Facilitate & partner to establish plots, demonstrations & research projects
• Manages and supervises the Integrated Vegetation Management plan for the MD inclusive of all Municipality owned, leased and or controlled lands of various specific uses. These include road allowances, playgrounds, beaches, parks and open spaces, facilities grounds, and boulevards.
• Actively manage and assist in the development and operation of horticultural and beautification programs of MD properties.
• Maintain the Veterinary Services Incorporated (VSI) Program
• Provide a diagnostic service for weeds, crops, trees, insects, and diseases to area residents
• Provide unbiased agronomic information on crop, forage, and livestock production
• Foster extension, cooperation, networking, and information sharing amongst farmers, governments, business, community organizations and industry
• Attend and participate in other agriculture/environmental meetings, seminars, and workshops
• Partner with AMA/Northlands for the bi-annual Farm Family Award
• Participate in inter-municipal and inter-governmental projects and programs (i.e.: Grasshopper Survey, Drought Monitoring, Weed Survey, Crop Reports, etc.)
• Partner with other agricultural organizations, business, community groups and industry to organize meetings, seminars, workshops, and tours
• Administer, direct, and enforce delegated provincial legislation (ASBA, WCA, APA, SCA, and AHA), municipal policy and bylaws in an equal, consistent, and effective manner within the financial and human resource constraints of the municipality
• Draft and enact policies and programs that meet the needs of the ASB
• Provide information, direction and assistance on municipal, provincial, and federal government agricultural programs and services to ratepayers
• Maintain a data base of information (program details, contact numbers, application forms, and deadlines) on current agricultural and environmental programs and services
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXEPERIENCE

• Grade 12 Diploma – Required
• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Environmental, or Biological Sciences – Required
• Pesticide Applicators Certificate – Industrial, Agricultural and Landscape – Required
• Supervisory or mentoring experience – min. 3 to 5 years - Required
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License – Required
• 5 years experience as in a municipal agricultural role – Required
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office programs, with the ability to independently create and edit a variety of documents and spreadsheets – Required
• Ability to utilize Digital data base software, i.e., Muni-site in inspection and land service mapping - Required
• Ability to multi-task and supervise and mentor multiple crews performing multiple tasks - Required
• Superior social, communication, and relationship management skills – Required
• Ability to work well under pressure, individually and as part of a team – Required

Salary Range: $49.70 – 65.41 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.  

Please submit your application to Recruitment@mdlsr.ca referencing “Competition #AF-2025”

This competition will remain until suitable candidates are hired. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Closing Date:  Until suitable candidate is found

The County of Vermilion River is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our safety-oriented team as permanent full time Agriculture Fieldman based in Kitscoty, Alberta. Reporting to the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, the Agriculture Fieldman manages and coordinates various projects related to agricultural and municipal services. The primary purpose of this position is to implement agricultural and environmental policies and programs and manage the agricultural resources of the municipality.

This includes but is not limited to the planning, organizing, and coordinating of agricultural and environmental initiatives within the municipality and overseeing the delivery of various municipal services. In addition to field operations, this position involves planning and administration to ensure the County’s policies and strategic plans success

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Act in an advisory and administrative capacity to the Agricultural Services Board (ASB) and Council preparing reports and agenda items, reviewing policies and bylaws.

• Implementation of agricultural and environmental policies and programs with the County.
• Act as a designated officer of the municipality in carrying out the functions, duties, programs and powers of the municipality under any act relating to agriculture, including but not limited to, the Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act, and Soil Conservation Act and requirements of the ASB grants environmental stream.
• Supervising and coordinating the work of departmental staff, including hiring, training and performance evaluation.
• Engaging with farmers, landowners, and agricultural stakeholders to facilitating communication and collaboration between the municipality and the agricultural community while addressing public enquiries, complaints, and concerns related to agriculture and municipal services.
• Implementing and overseeing initiatives to promote environmental sustainability in municipal operations and collaborate with other municipal departments to coordinate efforts and ensure alignment with overall municipal goals and priorities.
• Developing and managing department budgets as well as long term planning.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of agricultural practices, including the applicable legislation related to the weed control, pest, and soil conservation acts.
• Familiar with Municipal Services including waste management, water supply and sanitation, drainage, wildlife control and open spaces.
• Capability to work under pressure in emergency situations requiring accurate and prompt decisions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing.
• The ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of employees and contractors.
• The ability to adapt to change, unforeseen challenges, and evolving industry standards.
• Good organizational abilities.
• Able to deal responsibly with confidential information.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards and integrity in all aspects of team leadership and service delivery.
• Must possess reliable public relations and interpersonal skills to clarify facts, provide information and respond to complaints.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary diploma in Agricultural Science or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Industrial, Agriculture and Landscape Alberta Pesticide Applicator License. Exterior Rodent Preferred.
• 5 years of related experience with 3 years of experience supervising staff preferably within a municipality.
• Experience in work order management would be an asset.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, time management, coordinating and prioritizing skills, and the ability to handle many tasks concurrently.
• Excellent understanding of Provincial policies and legislation as they affect municipal government and specific areas of responsibility.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of GIS and GPS technology would be an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

A competitive salary and comprehensive municipal benefits package are available. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and drivers abstract. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Resumes clearly marked: “CONFIDENTIAL – Agriculture Fieldman” can be submitted to:

Human Resources Administrator

County of Vermilion River

Box 69 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0

Email: hr@county24.com

All resumes and personal information provided will be handled in accordance with the Province of Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) legislation. The personal information provided to the County of Vermilion River is being collected solely for the purpose of applying for employment.

County of Vermilion River Careers:

https://www.vermilion-river.com/departments/administration/careers