Weed Management Crew Lead, Central Foothills (Sundre)

Job Information

Job Title: Weed Management Crew Lead

Job Requisition ID: 79525

Ministry: Forestry and Parks (CA34)

Location: Red Deer

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Seasonal Summer– Up to 4 months

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidate Found

Classification: Technologies 3

Salary: $29.87 to $38.58 hourly

Forestry and Parks is responsible for managing our forests, public lands, and provincial parks. Our Ministry accountabilities include:

Growing Alberta’s environmentally responsible wood products and forestry sector

Protecting Alberta’s forests from wildfire

Preserving our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans

Enabling access to public lands for recreation and purposes while prioritizing conservation

Managing public lands and balancing sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers

Role Responsibilities We are seeking a dedicated Weed Management Crew Lead to play a crucial role in our Terrestrial Invasive Species Program. In this dynamic position, you will coordinate and execute field data collection and weed control efforts, ensuring the effective management of invasive species. Your expertise will be pivotal in maintaining partnerships with municipalities, counties, and NGOs, contributing to the success of our biocontrol initiatives.

As a Weed Management Crew Lead, you will lead weed inventory fieldwork, coordinate weed control measures, and provide valuable training on weed identification. You will use tools such as EDDMapS and ArcGIS to manage data entry, conduct quality assurance, and analyze trends to contribute to the Annual Terrestrial Invasive Species Program Report. Your role extends beyond technical aspects, involving collaboration with local stakeholders, governments, and the public to address issues related to terrestrial invasive species.

This position holds significance for public land users, influencing the improvement of recreation experiences by controlling invasive weeds. Your decisions will impact ecosystem goods and services, benefiting grazing allotment holders, indigenous communities, and the broader public.

APS Competencies

Creative Problem Solving:

Asks questions to understand a problem, looks for new ways to improve results and activities, explores different work methods, and shares learning.

Develop Networks:

Identifies key stakeholder relationships, maintains contact with a range of interested parties, incorporates broader needs, and influences others through communication.

Agility:

Seeks opportunities to improve work processes, anticipates and adjusts behavior to change, remains optimistic and composed in stressful situations, and works creatively within guidelines.

Drive for results:

Uses resources to monitor performance standards, acknowledges responsibility, commits to what is good for Albertans, and reaches goals consistently with APS direction.

Required Qualifications

A two‑year technical diploma in Environmental Science, Agriculture, or a related field.

Proficiency in weed identification through hands‑on experience.

Experience working alone in remote locations.

Experience in weed inventory, control, and biocontrol programs.

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Equivalency Directly related education or experience considered based on:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

1 year of experience for 1 year education.

Additional Requirements

Class 5 (or equivalent) Driver's License and 3‑years Driver's Abstract

A valid Standard First Aid certificate with CPR Level C and AED certification.

Current Defensive Driving Certificate.

Assets

Proficiency in data analysis tools, especially EDD Maps and ArcGIS.

Alberta Pesticide Applicator License.

Possesses some supervisory experience.

OHV/ATV training.

Trailering experience.

Mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

11.6% of regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave.

5.6% of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.

6% of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.

Shift differential and opportunity to work overtime, evening, and weekend shifts.

Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks will be the responsibility of the candidate.

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