Job Description

Brazeau County is looking for temporary

Sprayer Operators

to join our team for the summer months. This position offers four months of employment from May to August, with a great work life balance of evenings and weekends off, including statutory holidays. Our summer staff work forty hours per week, receive job and safety training, and are provided personal protective equipment.

If you enjoy being outside, are responsible to work with minimal supervision, comfortable using light equipment, and have a valid driver's license this may be a great fit for you. Perhaps you are currently attending post-secondary or semi-retired and seeking summer work.

The Sprayer Operator is responsible for herbicide applications on municipal and private lands for weed and brush control based on the County's Vegetation Management Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform vegetation management and herbicide applications, in accordance with Brazeau County's Vegetation Management Program Safely operate and maintain equipment, including trucks, trailers, spray equipment, and tools Provide assistance with maintenance tasks for Agricultural Services Record keeping To undertake any other reasonable duty, commensurate with the classification and responsibility of the position, across the department in order to meet service priorities and business continuity requirements. May be required in the event of a municipal emergency to support the emergency operations centre and incident action/recovery plan.

COMPETENCY AREAS:

Education/Training:

Currently pursuing post-secondary education is considered an asset.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications/Designation:

A valid Class 5 Driver's License is required.

A clean Driver's Abstract is required.

Experiences/Knowledge/Skills:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Ability to perform physical labour

Must be able to work independently

Familiarity in agriculture and experience with operating light equipment is an asset

Computer software experience using GIS/GPS, Office 365, and web-based reporting programs is required.

Must have effective communication skills and ability to interact with many different individuals in a professional manner

Must be able to work for the entire period of the position.

Compensation and Classification:

Temporary (Maximum Five Months Duration)

Work Period from May to August

Forty Hours Per Week; Monday to Friday

Union Grid 1: $23.38 to $27.30

Non-supervisory

How to Apply:

Closing Date

: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

External applications are to be submitted online at:

https://www.brazeau.ab.ca/county-office/careers

Thank you in advance to all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From $23.38 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking Wellness program
Work Location: In person