Weed Inspectors

**Employment Opportunity**
**WEED INSPECTORS - SEASONAL POSITIONS
**Generally, the term of these positions are from May - September. The primary location for these
positions will be in Fort Vermilion, however, the individual may be required to work in other
areas of the municipality as per operational requirements. This is a fulltime unionized position
with a 40 hour work week (8 hours per day) Monday to Friday.

**Reporting to the Agricultural Fieldman, the successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Inspecting & enforcing weed control within the County;
- Investigating weed & pest complaints;
- Assisting the Agricultural staff with agricultural related duties, which can include crop

pest & disease inspections, beaver control & beaver dam removal, road side grass
seeding & delivery of the rental pump & pipe;
- Assist with the Shelterbelt Tree Program & Do Not Spray program;
- Other duties as required.

**Requirements for this position are:
- Completion of Grade 12 Diploma;
- Agricultural education and/or background is an asset;
- Knowledge of weed identification is essential;
- Valid Industrial Pesticide Applicators Certificate is an asset;
- Familiarity with the Alberta Township Act (ATS) System & the ability to locate land
- parcels using legal land descriptions;- Basic equipment operating skills (i.e. tractors, quads, picker truck, etc.);
- Good written and verbal communication skills;
- Computer knowledge is a requirement;
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision;
- Moderate physical strength & stamina for manual labour;
- Clean drivers abstract;
- A valid class 5 driver’s license; class 1 or 3 an asset;
- Evidence of successfully passing a police _Criminal Record Check;_

Salary Range: $24.36/hr. - $31.78/hr.
- selected for an interview will be contacted. _

Sarah Martens, Human Resources Coordinator
Mackenzie County
Box 640, Fort Vermilion, AB T0H 1N0
Phone: 780.927.3718
Fax: 780.927.4266