Seasonal Assistant Agricultural Fieldman

at  Lac La Biche County

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 required. Some relevant technical certifications preferred. Education in the Agricultural sector would be an asset.
• 1- 2 years relevant experience preferred. Experience in the Agricultural sector would be an asset.
• Combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator Certificate as soon as possible.
• Experience in operating and maintaining large and small agricultural and industrial equipment (ie cut-off saw, brush saw, power auger, sprayers, pumps, generator, and skid steer)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and freely move.
• Excellent communications (verbal and written) and public relations skills.
• Experience in reading municipal maps.
• Ability to work as part of a team or be comfortable working alone.
• Ability to use computer devices.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions.
• Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Subject to provide Driver’s Abstract and Criminal Record Check that meets the satisfaction of the County.

Responsibilities:

• Operates large and small equipment (cut-off saw, brush saw, power auger, sprayers, pumps, generators, and skid steers) in accordance with municipal safety procedures and policy
• Assists in coordinating the department’s pest control schedule and field operation
• Mixes and calculates pesticide rates
• Surveys application area for pesticide results
• Handles agricultural chemicals safely
• Conducts service and/or maintenance on equipment
• Assists in calibration of sprayers and components on a routine schedule
• Assists in brushing, stone, and debris removal
• Calibrates seeder and fertilizer spreaders, digital meters, and equipment on a routine schedule
• Attends and participates in monthly departmental meetings
• Performs necessary County landscape maintenance as requested by supervisor
• Assists Agricultural Fieldman with drafting documents as required
• Assists with Community garden maintenance and upkeep as required
• Assists Agricultural Fieldman with Agricultural Service Board Equipment Rental program
• Assists at County landfills and transfer stations as requested
• Works shift work and performs on call duties when required
• Participates in events and programs as conducted by the Environmental Services Department as requested by supervisor
• Records management for spraying, pesticide inventory, sales, and use, weed control functions, incidents/near misses, formal inspections of chemical storage
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Wage: Presently under Revie

• Operates large and small equipment (cut-off saw, brush saw, power auger, sprayers, pumps, generators, and skid steers) in accordance with municipal safety procedures and policy
• Assists in coordinating the department’s pest control schedule and field operation
• Mixes and calculates pesticide rates
• Surveys application area for pesticide results
• Handles agricultural chemicals safely
• Conducts service and/or maintenance on equipment
• Assists in calibration of sprayers and components on a routine schedule
• Assists in brushing, stone, and debris removal
• Calibrates seeder and fertilizer spreaders, digital meters, and equipment on a routine schedule
• Attends and participates in monthly departmental meetings
• Performs necessary County landscape maintenance as requested by supervisor
• Assists Agricultural Fieldman with drafting documents as required
• Assists with Community garden maintenance and upkeep as required
• Assists Agricultural Fieldman with Agricultural Service Board Equipment Rental program
• Assists at County landfills and transfer stations as requested
• Works shift work and performs on call duties when required
• Participates in events and programs as conducted by the Environmental Services Department as requested by supervisor
• Records management for spraying, pesticide inventory, sales, and use, weed control functions, incidents/near misses, formal inspections of chemical storage
• Other duties as assigned by the Superviso