Seasonal Weed Inspectors - Jobs in Clairmont, AB

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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 Agriculture department is looking for experienced seasonal full-time Weed Inspectors for the 2022 summer season which is approximately May 4th to October 29th. Weed Inspectors are responsible for inspecting properties in the County of Grande Prairie for noxious and prohibited noxious weeds, as regulated under the Weed Control Act of Alberta.Responsibilities include:Making contact with landowners, occupants, industry, and towns regarding presence of noxious or prohibited-noxious weeds on the propertyIdentifying weedsSeeking agreements on timelines for completion of an action plan to address the problem, and conducting follow upConducting spot spraying as required (either by hand or using an ATV)Conducting investigations received as a result of public complaints, and conducting follow up as requiredMapping areas to be sprayed and/or follow up as requiredAdvising the Pest and Disease Inspector of insect concernsPicking weedsMonitoring control method effectiveness on properties with noxious or prohibited noxious weeds.QUALIFICATIONS:A valid Class 5 drivers license and acceptable drivers abstractAbility to communicate with ease in difficult situationsStrong organizational skills, ability to effectively manage time, ability to effectively prioritize requiredExperience in MS Office required, experience in mapping software an assetExperience with weed, crop and basic insect identification an assetKnowledge of the Provincial Weed Control Act an assetExperience in the agricultural industry an assetComfortable driving on gravel roads.The successful applicants must have reliable transportation to and from work.This job is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm with some weekends and evenings as required.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 [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one positionThis 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.Quick Apply

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