Weed Control Assistant

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Immediately**

**Agassiz Weed Control District requires a**
- **Weed Control Assistant**_

For the R.M.’s of Brokenhead and Lac du Bonnet,

Town’s of Beausejour and Lac du Bonnet and Tyndall-Garson

This is a Seasonal position with the option for re-hire each year. The position runs from April.15th-Oct.31st with flexibility to start later or finish earlier if needed. The job requires you to be on-site at the Brokenhead planning district offices. Some of the task performed would include assisting the Weed Control Supervisor with spraying roadside ditches and properties for Noxious Weeds, Larviciding, scouting for noxious weeds, mowing and other vegetation management projects throughout the Brokenhead and Lac du bonnet municipalities.
- Agricultural background would be an asset
- Knowledge of the Noxious Weeds Act of Manitoba would be an asset
- Must have or be able to obtain Pesticide Applicators License
- Experience in the use of sprayers, mowers, trucks, tractors and ATV’s safely
- Computer skills
- Knowledge of GPS technology would be asset
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be self-motivated, work with mínimal supervision
- Wage is $20-$25 dependent on experience

Please send in Resume asap
- Fax - 268-1504
- Agassiz Weed Control District

Box 899

Beausejour, MB

R0E 0C0

72013 Road 42 East

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 40 per week

**Salary**: From $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Beausejour, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person