Agricultural Inspector

Sturgeon County is hiring a temporary full-time (approximately 17 weeks May 4 - August 28 2026) Agricultural Inspector. This position conducts inspections and monitors for compliance with the Alberta Weed Control Act Alberta Agricultural Pest Act and Community Standards Bylaw 1433 / 19 on both private and public lands within Sturgeon County.

This is a safety sensitive position as it applies herbicide and operates applicable and various equipment on County worksites and private land. The positions works Monday to Friday 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Investigating Concerns and Performing Inspections (85%)

• Administers the Alberta Weed Control Act on public and private property which includes investigating landowner concerns performing inspections identifying regulated weeds preparing correspondences issuing notices and arranging for enforcement activities as required.
• Administers the Alberta Agricultural Pest Act on public and private property which includes performing inspections identifying regulated pests investigating landowner concerns preparing correspondences issuing notices and arranging for enforcement activities as required.
• Inspects properties for compliance with the Landscape Standards outlined in Sturgeon County Community Standards Bylaw 1433 / 19; issue Enforcement Orders and arranges for enforcement activities as required.
• Communicates with landowners internal departments and other stakeholders regarding the impacts of weeds and pests advises on management approaches and assists in the development of multi-year weed and pest management plans.
• Utilizes GIS-based software to maintain detailed records of all work activities including interactions with landowners.

Other Related Duties (15%)

KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Required :

Assets :

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

GIS,Engineering,Engineering Practices,Data Collection,Irrigation Systems,Agriculture,CAD,GPS,Water Quality,Biology,Nursery,Emergency maitenance,Technical Assistance,Watetr conservation,Agricultural Equipment

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1