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.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Salary: $18.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-01