Company Description

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Job Description

We are currently hiring for a permanent full-time Agricultural Officer - Weed Inspection. Reporting to the Assistant Agricultural Fieldman (AAF), this position is responsible for coordinating all weed inspection activities as set out in the Weed Control Act and governed by policy. Leading a team of 8, this position ensures consistency in methodology and approach to handling noxious and prohibited-noxious weed issues on private lands.

Job Duties and Tasks:

• Assist Assistant Agricultural Fieldman with Staff scheduling and supervise seasonal staff
• Assist the Director, Agricultural Services (also act as Agricultural Fieldman) and Assistant Agricultural Fieldman with orientation and training of seasonal staff
• Manage and supervise weed inspecting seasonal team
  • Performance management and appraisal of staff supervised
  • Maintain employee work schedules
  • Provide oversight and direction
  • Recruitment/interviews for new seasonal hires.
• Assist and perform various Weed Inspector duties
• Complete administrative duties including:
  • Arranging for courier delivery/pick-up
  • Arranging for equipment/supplies required for the program
  • Maintaining Electronic filing systems and assisting in maintaining Ag filing system as needed
  • Responding to complaints from members of the public
  • Assisting ratepayers with issues related to the program
  • Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Agricultural Fieldman
• Assist Director, Agricultural Services with Weed Notices
  • Help prepare Weed Notices
  • Host weekly meeting and bring committee up to date
  • Deliver weed notices by hand and registered mail

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma; Post-secondary Agriculture education and/or other agriculture related certifications preferred
• Pesticide Applicator's license would be an asset
• Must possess and maintain current Alberta driver's license
• Satisfactory driver's abstract on an annual basis
• Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 40 pounds on own
• Supervisory experience

Additional Information

What We Offer: The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits, pension and vacation. We actively support professional development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week). Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Work Environment: This role is performed in the field and also in-person in an office environment.

Closing date: This posting will be open until February 7th, 2025 until 11.59 pm Mountain Time.

Pay rate: $46.86 to $55.13 per hour.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 [email protected] 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.