Vegetation Management Technician

**Vegetation Management Technician (Seasonal)**

** Must Work from Exshaw**

Municipal District of Bighorn

**About the Municipal District of Bighorn**:
The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 is a rural municipality located in a beautiful natural setting. A community of unique communities, the MD is characterized by ranching and other agricultural uses, industrial uses, low impact tourism facilities, hamlets, and large tracts of undeveloped crown land reserved for forestry activities. It is recognized that the quality of life of our residents is tied to a healthy, natural environment and a robust economy.

**Summary**:
Reporting to the Supervisor of the Agriculture, Environment and Parks, the MD of Bighorn Vegetation Management Technician is responsible for assisting in the controlling of invasive vegetation throughout the MD of Bighorn. This position may also provide support to other MD related functions.

**Why work for us?**
- Competitive wage
- $500 Health & Wellness Spending Account
- 1 personal day a month

**Hours of Work**:
Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM with potential overtime hours.

Seasonal position with a start date of May 5th, 2025 (weather dependent) and a finish date of August 29th, 2025, with a possibility of 1-month extension.

**Salary**:
Starting at $31.00 per hour

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Identify, control and manage regulated invasive plant species listed under the Alberta Weed Control Act as well as other vegetation.
- Mixing and loading of herbicides, in equipment such as roadside sprayers, backpack sprayers, quad sprayer and hose reel sprayers, to be applied on roadsides and municipal owned property.
- Operation of backpack sprayer, truck mounted spray units and possibly a quad sprayer.
- Carry out inspections on private, municipal and provincially owned properties.
- Interact with property owners and provide information and advice on vegetation management.
- Consult and provide recommendations to residents regarding weed management issues.
- Maintain all related equipment and perform minor repairs.
- Assist with pest inspections when requested.
- Regular cleaning of vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain detailed inspection records and maintenance log reports.
- Participating in safety meetings and training as part of the MD’s Health and Safety program.
- Other duties as determined by the Supervisor.

**Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma supplemented by current enrollment of post-secondary education or related technical diploma or equivalent experience.
- Physically able to perform medium lifting, up to 50lbs, be on your feet outside for multiple hours per day, perform labour tasks outdoors for extended periods of time, and wear a backpack sprayer up to 30lbs.
- Experience with operating and maintaining tools, small equipment such as quads, roadside sprayers, and small machinery.
- Read maps and directions to understand where you are in the landscape without cell coverage.
- Work outside in varying weather conditions.
- Comfortable with working alone and able to work effectively with others.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Effective and courteous communicator with supervisor, co-workers, and members of the public.
- Confident and approachable with excellent customer service skills.
- Positive attitude and able to demonstrate initiative.
- Valid class 5 driver’s license, acceptable driving record and successful criminal record check.

**Application Deadline & Submission**:
The Municipal District of Bighorn is committed to building a workplace where everyone can succeed and belong. As a Signatory to the 2024 Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter, we are working on multiple commitments this year to build an even more diverse, equitable, and inclusive team environment. We are an equal opportunity employer which fosters a multivariate diversity of current and prospective employees.

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

Pay: From $31.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-02
Expected start date: 2025-05-05