Assistant Agricultural Fieldman

**Employment Opportunity**

Position: Assistant Agricultural Fieldman

Department: Agricultural Services

Reports to: Manager of Agricultural Services

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**Brazeau County** has an immediate opening for an **Assistant Agricultural Fieldman** We’re looking for an experienced individual that is highly motivated to meet the service delivery needs of our Agricultural Services department. If you enjoy a blend of field work, supervision, and program administration, this may be a great fit for you This position provides full-time employment with our flex day program, weekends off, and a complete benefit package including pension, health, and wellness.

The Assistant Agricultural Fieldman is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the Agricultural Services department’s programming and operational activities.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Under the general direction of the Manager of Agricultural Services, the Assistant Agricultural Fieldman performs the following duties:

- As a Council appointed inspector, assists the Manager of Agricultural Services in the administration and enforcement of the _Alberta Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act_, and _Soil Conservation Act_.
- Provides operational and program support in accordance with Agricultural Service Board (ASB) and Council approved policy, Provincial and Federal legislation, and internal procedures.
- Respond to inquiries and requests from multiple stakeholders.
- Assist in preparing and presenting agenda items for ASB meetings, and occasionally Council.
- Planning workshops, seminars, and other events on behalf of the Agricultural Services Department.
- Assist in the preparation of the weed inspection and vegetation management budgets.
- Develop, maintain, and manage relationships with internal and external partners.
- Operational duties: _
- Trains and supervises temporary summer staff.
- Organizes roadside seeding program.
- Manages daily tasks of weed inspectors and pesticide applicators.
- Ensures Brazeau County safety program and procedures are adhered to.
- Administrative:_
- Provides occasional administrative support to the Manager of Agricultural Services.
- Registering ASB board members for events and conferences (including booking hotels).
- ASB meetings: Prepare and distribute agenda packages
- ALUS meetings: Record meeting minutes and submit to the ALUS Coordinator.
- Records management
- Programming: _
- Agricultural equipment rental program.
- Soil, seed, and feed samples.
- Pitch In program.
- County haying and grazing leases.
- No Spray program.
- Herbicide Rebate program.
- Hawkweed program.
- To undertake any other reasonable duty, commensurate with the classification and responsibility of the position, across the department 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.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Education/Training:

- Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences is desired.
- A combination of education and equivalent experience will be considered.

Licenses/Certifications/Designation:

- Valid Alberta Pesticide Applicators License: Agriculture, Industrial, and Landscape classes preferred.
- Valid Class 5 Driver License.
- Satisfactory Five-Year Commercial Driver’s Abstract is required.

Experiences/Knowledge/Skills:

- Minimum three years related work experience is desired, municipal experience is an asset.
- Supervisory experience is required.
- Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural best practices.
- Possess strong written communication skills with accuracy and detail oriented.
- Effective oral communication skills and ability to interact with many different individuals in a professional manner.
- Time-management skills and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, strong work ethic and the ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Knowledge of legal land descriptions and map interpretation.
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Office 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- Be willing to obtain further training and education related to agricultural services.

**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**:
Direct reporting relationships:

- Manager of Agricultural Services

Indirect reporting relationships:

- Director of Community Services

Interaction with external contacts:

- Landowners/residents;
- Committee members;
- Government agencies;
- Non-government agencies; and
- Contractors.

Positions reporting to this position:

- Sprayer Operators
- Weed Inspectors

**CLASSIFICATION**:
Compensation Classification:

- Full-time, Permanent
- Work schedule is five days per week, Monday to Friday
- Hours of work are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break. Hours may be modified during summer season.
- Flex days are earned time off, one paid day off every third week.
- Salary, Grid 5 ($73,600 - $98,200)
- Supervisor