Vegetation Management Labourer II

Sturgeon County is hiring up to four (4) temporary full-time (approximately 16 weeks, May 4 - August 21, 2026) Vegetation Management Labourer IIs. This position performs vegetation management on Sturgeon County owned land. The activities performed include herbicide application, spring clean-up, trimming/pruning trees, weed trimming and mowing. This position uses GIS-based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

This is a safety sensitive position as it operates various equipment on County worksites.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Vegetation Management and Weed Control (50%)

• Operates various types of herbicide application equipment to control weeds and other vegetation on municipal road allowances and other County-owned land.
• Ensures all herbicide applications are performed in a manner which is compliant with all applicable provincial legislation.
• Properly identifies weeds and other target vegetation.
• Maintains records of all work performed in accordance with the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides and with Sturgeon County's work management systems.
• Performs vegetation management around roadside signs, guardrails and delineators including weed whacking, mowing and herbicide applications.
• Collects and manages waste and compostable material from all maintenance work performed.

County Facility Groundskeeping and Turf Management (30%)

• Performs grounds keeping activities surrounding County administrative facilities including grass cutting, lawn aeration, raking, weed control, brush clearing, tree pruning, garbage collection, planting, and watering, annual flower maintenance.
• Performs tree, shrub and perennial pruning, planting, fertilizing, mulching, watering, and removal as required within Sturgeon County parks and boulevards.
• Waters trees, shrubs, and perennial beds.
• Applies herbicide with handheld application systems for weed and grass control within planting and landscape areas in accordance with all applicable legislation.

Equipment Maintenance (10%)

• Safely operates and maintains required equipment including push and riding lawn mowers, rototillers, tractors, weed trimmers, utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, pickup trucks, and power tools.
• Assists Mower Operator IIs by moving locations, delivering parts in the field, and other tasks.

Other Related Duties (10%)

• Keeps detailed records of work performed, including materials used, weather conditions and locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
• Adheres to all of Sturgeon County's policies, bylaws, procedures and processes, as well as align work to the Sturgeon County values.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• A current Landscape and/or Industrial Pesticide Applicator certification or Authorized Assistant certification (or the ability to obtain).
• Valid class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract.
• Standard First Aid certification (or the ability to obtain).
• Ability to correctly wear Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in compliance with Sturgeon County's RPE Code of Practice
• National Safety Code Cargo Securement Knowledge Certification or the ability to obtain.
• National Safety Code Orientation or the ability to obtain.
• National Safety Code Pre-Trip & Cargo Securement Orientation & Evaluation or the ability to obtain.
• National Safety Code Pre-Trip Knowledge or the ability to obtain.
• Chainsaw knowledge and orientation or ability to obtain.
• Defensive Driving course certificate, or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Utility terrain vehicle training or ability to obtain.
• WHMIS 2015 or ability to obtain.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude to repair and maintain lawn maintenance and herbicide application equipment.
• Familiarity with the Alberta Township Survey (ATS) System.
• Identifying noxious and prohibited noxious weed species.
• Knowledge of pesticides.
• Knowledge of GIS-based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Experience in lawn care and property maintenance.
• Experience in equipment operation.
• Experience with herbicide application and record keeping in accordance with the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides.
• Experience with trailer hookup, cargo securement and towing.
• Experience driving a pickup on gravel roads.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally and politely verbally with others.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address day-to-day issues that may arise.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare written reports.

Assets:

• Knowledge of herbicide equipment calibration and rate calculations.
• Experience with GIS-based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations.