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Seasonal - Vegetation Management Herbicide ApplicatorCounty of Grande Prairie No. 1 • Clairmont, Alberta, Canada
Seasonal - Vegetation Management Herbicide Applicator

Seasonal - Vegetation Management Herbicide Applicator

County of Grande Prairie No. 1 • Clairmont, Alberta, Canada
11 hours ago
Salary
CA$29.27 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Description

The County of Grande Prairie is currently seeking Seasonal Vegetation Control with an immediate start until October 31st, 2026. Vegetation Control is responsible for spraying weeds and brush on County-owned property including on roadsides and in gravel pits. This position typically works Monday through Friday and during busy season with a 5:00 a.m. start time, with some weekends and evenings as required.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assessing and documenting areas to be sprayed and determining priorities and water location
  • Locating spray areas on map
  • Safely loading and filling water and chemical, and transporting to spray site
  • Determining and then double checking whether the area is a no-spray zone
  • Identifying target species and crops while on the move
  • Monitoring water/chemical use and distance covered, weather
  • Operating and maintaining equipment such as: spray truck, UTV, ATV, hand sprayers, and trimmers
  • Maintaining spraying records
  • Daily and monthly reporting
  • Chemical spill containment and clean-up
  • Take training required for the position (i.e. TDG, H2S, ATV/UTV, Defensive Driving)

Qualifications

  • A valid Class 5 driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract
  • Experience with weed and crop identification an asset
  • Pesticide Applicator's License (Industrial and Agricultural) or Authorized Assistant Certificate an asset
  • Ability to maintain the equipment used (i.e. change oil,)
  • Spray truck/UTV/ATV/trailer hauling/hand spraying/trimming experience an asset
  • Ability to manage time and priorities, and ability to multi-task
  • Comfortable using computers, including MS Office software
  • Comfortable reading maps and accurately determining land locations
  • Physically fit
  • Comfortable dealing with the public and working alone for extended periods
  • May perform work in adverse weather conditions including heat, cold and inclement weather
  • Pesticide Authorized Assistant certificate
  • The successful applicants must have reliable transportation to and from work.


Additional Information

Term Length: Immediate start until October 30th, 2026.

Work Schedule: This position works 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Weekends and Stat holidays off.

Hourly Pay: $29.27 to $34.43.

Closing Date: August 16th, 2026 11.59 pm Mountain Time.

This job posting will be used to fill multiple positions.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. If you would like to include a cover letter, please combine your resume and cover letter as one document and upload while applying. We do not accept applications sent via email.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.ab.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

  • This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
  • This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.

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