Agriculture Jobs Alberta

Agriculture Labourer

Position Summary

Reporting to the Agriculture Services Coordinator the Agriculture Labourer is a seasonal field position assisting in providing County agriculture programs.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Complete documentation for vegetation control and herbicide applications.
• Completion of work site and vehicle safety hazard inspections.
• Maintain spray equipment and complete record keeping for equipment and vehicle maintenance including County ASB rental equipment.
• Assists in providing the annual Vegetation Management Program, the Pesticide Container Collection Program and Agricultural Plastics Recycling Program.
• Complete surveys and inspections under the Agricultural Pests Act as assigned.
• Safe operation of County vehicles and equipment such as pick up trucks, A TV/UTVs and trailers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clean Class 5 Driver’s License
• Defensive Driving completion
• Completion of Grade 10 or higher
• Standard First Aid and level A CPR
• Mechanical aptitude with 1 year experience in operating tractors, light equipment and ATV/UTVs.
• Experience with the application of herbicide
• Physically fit
• Work Environment
• Work is conducted primarily outdoors in all weather
• Physical exertion required