Term Seasonal Wage Position Available for 2025
- Hourly rates starting at $25.6744 depending upon experience and education
- In addition to the hourly rate of pay, earnings include
- 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings as holiday pay
- 6 percent of regular wage earnings as annual vacation pay
- 8-hour workday (Monday through Friday) – Overtime may be required
- The Special Areas Board is willing to consider a muster location of Youngstown Service Center or Special Areas 2, 3, or 4
Workplace: throughout the Special Areas region
Enjoy a challenging and rewarding seasonal position that will have you working outside in Special Areas during the late spring, summer and fall months.
Description: Key Duties will include:
- Operation of a three-ton spray application truck for weed and brush control
- Maintenance and repair of spray and brush control equipment
- Compiling chemical reporting documentation
- Equipment servicing and minor repairs
- Delivering the Special Areas Safety Program and all reporting requirements
- Other duties as required
Requirements:
- Grade 12 (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- A valid Pesticide Applicator’s License is required. Candidates without one must be willing to obtain it before starting employment
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Physical capabilities to perform job duties - required lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Excellent customer service: able to use courtesy, and discretion to solve problems
Preference may be given to candidates possessing:
• Class 3 AB Drivers Licence – Air Endorsement
Important Considerations for Applicants
- This is a designated safety sensitive position and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be conducted on all newly hired employees
- This position will be working outside completing fieldwork in rural-remote areas
- Ability to work independently and possess strong organizational/time-management skills
- Overtime work may be expected as a part of this role.
- Please include email addresses on your application or resume
Additional information for locations may be directed as follows:
• Ross Crowle - District Maintenance Supervisor – 403-857-9687
COMPETITION NO: 321005S CLOSING DATE: March 3, 2025
Please send an application form and/or resume quoting competition number to:
Human Resource Services
Special Areas Board
Box 820
Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
Email: SpecialAreasHR@specialareas.ab.ca
We thank all applicants; however only those invited for an interview will be personally contacted
