Seasonal Weed Inspector
The Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66 seeks qualified individual(s) for a
Seasonal Weed Inspector position.
Term: Four months, May 1 to August 31, 2024. Start and end dates are flexible.
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, some overtime required.
Area: Based out of the MD of Ranchland administration building, located in Chain Lakes Provincial Park. Servicing the area within the municipality’s borders.
Wage Range: $18-26 per hour based on skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Agricultural Fieldman & the Assistant Agricultural Fieldman, the Weed Inspectors will assist with:
• Inspection, identification, and management of invasive plant species
• Operation and maintenance of pesticide application equipment
• Detailed record keeping, mapping, and data collection
• Provincial pest surveys
• Interaction with area residents
• Conservation related duties
• General labour as required
• Other duties as required
Qualifications:
• Valid class 5 driver’s license
• Completion of (or currently enrolled in) a post-secondary Agriculture, Horticulture, Environmental, or related certificate or diploma program. An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working in a wilderness setting
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25kg
• Strong record keeping skills
• Invasive plant identification skills an asset
• Experience with ArcGIS an asset
• Pesticide Applicators License an asset
• Mechanical ability an asset
Training in weed identification and herbicide stewardship and application will be provided.
For further information please contact Shayna Jones, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman at (403) 646-3131.
Deadline: Interested individuals are invited to submit their resumes. Job advertisement will stay open until a suitable applicant is found.
Shayna Jones, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman
MD of Ranchland No. 66
Box 1060
Nanton, Alberta
T0L 1R0
ag2@ranchland66.com
The MD of Ranchland thanks all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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