Weed Inspector

**Position: Weed Inspector - Temporary**

**Department: Agricultural Services**

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Brazeau County is looking for temporary **Weed Inspectors** to join our team for the summer months. A Weed
Inspector is responsible for the weed inspections on public and private lands within Brazeau County, in accordance with the _Alberta Weed Control Act_ and municipal policies.

This position offers four months of employment from May to August, with a great work life balance of evenings and weekends off, including statutory holidays. Our summer staff work forty hours per week, receive job and safety training, and are provided personal protective equipment.

If you enjoy being outside, are responsible to work with mínimal supervision, interested to learn about vegetation management, comfortable approaching landowners, and have a high attention detail, this may be a great fit for you. Perhaps you are currently attending post-secondary or semi-retired and seeking summer work.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Identify and record Prohibited Noxious and Noxious weeds on public and private lands within Brazeau County or as appointed
- Keep detailed reports of inspections
- Issue notices as required following _the Alberta Weed Control Act_ and Regulations
- To undertake any other reasonable duty, commensurate with the classification and responsibility of the position, across the department in order 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.

**COMPETENCY AREAS**:
Education/Training:

- Currently pursuing post-secondary education is considered an asset.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications/Designation:

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Clean Driver’s Abstract

Experiences/Knowledge/Skills:

- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to perform physical labour
- Must be able to work independently
- Familiarity agriculture and the Alberta Weed Control Act is an asset
- Knowledge to effectively and efficiently use Office 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
- Possess strong written communication skills with accuracy and detail oriented
- Effective communication skills and ability to interact with many different individuals in a professional manner

**CLASSIFICATION**
Compensation and Classification:

- Temporary (Maximum Five Months Duration)
- Work Period from May to August
- Forty Hours Per Week; Monday to Friday
- Union Grid 1 $22.31 to $26.04 per hour
- Non-supervisory

**HOW TO APPLY**

Closing Date is Monday, February 12, 2024.

Thank you in advance to all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: $22.31-$26.04 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1V1 (required)

Work Location: In person