Job Description

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

The County of Grande Prairie is currently seeking Seasonal Vegetation Control for the 2023 summer season, until October 27th. Vegetation Control is responsible for spraying weeds and brush on County-owned property including on roadsides and in gravel pits. This position typically works Monday through Friday with a 5:00 a.m. start time.

Responsibilities include:
Carry out the crop inventory survey for the season
Assessing and documenting areas to be sprayed and determining priorities and water location
Locating spray areas on map
Safely loading and filling water and chemical, and transporting to spray site
Determining and then double checking whether the area is a no-spray zone
Identifying target species and crops while on the move
Monitoring water/chemical use and distance covered, weather
Operating and maintaining equipment such as: spray truck, UTV, ATV, handsprayers, and trimmers
Maintaining spraying records
Daily and monthly reporting
Chemical spill containment and clean-up
Take training required for the position (i.e. TDG, H2S, ATV/UTV, Defensive Driving)

QUALIFICATIONS:
A valid Class 5 driver\'s license and acceptable driver\'s abstract
Experience with weed and crop identification an asset
Pesticide Applicator\'s License (Industrial and Agricultural) or Authorized Assistant Certificate an asset
Ability to maintain the equipment used (i.e. change oil,)
Spray truck/UTV/ATV/trailer hauling/hand spraying/trimming experience an asset
Ability to manage time and priorities, and ability to multi-task
Comfortable using computers, including MS Office software
Comfortable reading maps and accurately determining land locations
Physically fit
Comfortable dealing with the public and working alone for extended periods
Pesticide Authorized Assistant certificate

The successful applicants must have reliable transportation to and from work.

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

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.ab.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. We thank everyone for their application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.