Agricultural Technicians

High Prairie Public Works Shop – Agriculture Department

Seasonal (May-August 2025)

Seasonal Agricultural Technicians are responsible for the inspection and control of weeds, pests, and vegetation control throughout the County.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform weed and pest inspections from roadside and in-field and generate quality data records.  This requires learning plant identification skills and pest identification skills and will involve landowner interaction to inform them of legislated concerns.
• Operate 1 ton and 3 ton roadside spray trucks, trailer mounted sprayers or all-terrain vehicle mounted spraying equipment to apply herbicides on County road right-of-ways and areas of weed infestation in compliance with provincial regulations and standard practices.
• Inform landowners of all control measures.
• Daily monitor and service application equipment to ensure safe and proper operation.
• The ability to deal with the public effectively and courteously.
• Accurate records, mapping, use of computer and GPS for documentation of vegetation management area.
• Assist with other related duties pertaining to the functions of Agricultural Services as directed.

Education & Experience

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License.
• Provide current drivers abstract.
• Minimum grade 12 diploma.
• Certification or willingness to obtain: WHMIS, TDG, Standard First Aid/CPR, ATV Rider Training, Assistant Pesticide Applicators License, or other training as required.
• Good physical condition to perform both field and office duties.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Record keeping skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must be self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Weed and Crop identification and knowledge – Asset.
• Pesticide application knowledge and experience – Asset.
• Map reading skills and working knowledge of Geographical Positioning System (GPS) & Geographic Information System (GIS) – Asset.

Working Conditions & Physical Environment 

• Work is performed at various outdoor work sites within the County.
• Use and operation of 1-ton and 3-ton trucks and ATV’s.
• Physical job requirements:  May require lifting and carrying of up to 23 kg, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Dust and fumes.
• Normal work week consists of 40 hours; however occasional overtime may be required.

Health & Safety

• All personnel working at Big Lakes County are governed by the County’s Health & Safety Policy.
• Ensures all operations are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with County Policies and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
• Required to wear correct P.P.E as per safe job procedures.
• Must check in as per Working Alone legislation.
• Must follow all safe job procedures.

Submit Cover Letter and Resume, Including References to:

Eunice McCauley

Human Resources Manager

Big Lakes County

Box 239, High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0

Phone: 780-523-5955

[email protected]

Deadline for applications: Open until suitable candidates are found.

Big Lakes County thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Visit our website at www.biglakescounty.ca for more information.