Weed Management Crew Lead

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 53726
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Grand Prairie
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 4 Wages Seasonal Positions
Scope: Open Competition
Classification: Program Services 3

**Salary**: $37.24 to $48.48

**Wage Benefits**:

- Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of benefits and vacation leave.
- 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.
- 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.

**Forestry and Parks** - Responsible for growing our manufactured wood products and forestry sector, preserving, and managing our public lands and protected areas. Protected areas are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s protected areas inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

**Role Responsibilities**:
Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and eager to make a positive impact on public land ecosystems? We are seeking a dedicated Invasive Species Technician to play a crucial role in our Terrestrial Invasive Species Program. In this dynamic position, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing field data collection and weed control efforts, ensuring the effective management of invasive species. Your expertise will be pivotal in maintaining partnerships with municipalities, counties, and NGOs, contributing to the success of our biocontrol initiatives.

As a Weed Management Crew Lead, you will lead weed inventory fieldwork, coordinate weed control measures, and provide valuable training on weed identification. Proficiency in tools like EDDMapS will be essential as you manage data entry, conduct quality assurance, and analyze trends to contribute to the Annual Terrestrial Invasive Species Program Report. Your role extends beyond technical aspects, involving collaboration with local stakeholders, governments, and the public to address issues related to terrestrial invasive species.

This position holds significance for public land users, influencing the improvement of recreation experiences by controlling invasive weeds. Furthermore, your decisions will impact ecosystem goods and services, benefiting grazing allotment holders, indigenous communities, and the broader public. If you're ready to be a part of a team dedicated to preserving our natural habitats, fostering partnerships, and making a lasting difference, we encourage you to apply.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
**CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING**:

- Asks questions to understand a problem. Looks for new ways to improve results and activities. Explores different work methods and what made projects successful, shares learning. Collects breadth of data and perspectives to make choices.

**DEVELOP NETWORKS** - identifies key stakeholder relationships. Has contact with range of interested parties. Actively incorporates needs of a broader group. Influences others through communication techniques.

**AGILITY**:

- Takes opportunities to improve work processes. Anticipates and adjusts behavior to change. Remains optimistic, calm and composed in stressful situations. Seeks advice and support to change appropriately. Works creatively within guidelines.

**DRIVE FOR RESULTS**:

- Plans based on experience. Holds self and others responsible for results. Partners with groups to achieve outcomes. Aims to exceed expectations.

**Qualifications**:
**Required**:

- A university graduation in Environmental Science, Agriculture, or a related degree.
- Plus 2 years of related experience is required.
- Herbicide Applicator Certification.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

**Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on**:

- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year education

**Assets**:

- Experience in weed inventory, control, and biocontrol programs.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools, especially EDD Maps.
- Alberta Pesticide Applicator Licence.
- Proficient in weed identification through hands-on experience
- Accomplished in working independently in remote locations.
- Demonstrated expertise in weed management practices.
- Possesses some supervisory experience.

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