The Starland County Agricultural Service Board (ASB) is searching for a Seasonal (6 Month Term) Agricultural Labourer for the 2026 Season. Under direction of the Agricultural Fieldman and assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- ASB Equipment operation and equipment maintenance
- Delivery and set up of rental equipment
- Roadside vegetation management, and roadside spraying and herbicide application
- Shelterbelt tree planting
- Weed and pest control operation on public and private land
- Conducting pest surveys
- Roadside grass seeding operations in the county
*Please find a full job description below
Recommended Training / Qualifications:
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers License and Boat License
- Pesticide Applicator License or Equivalent
- Pesticide Application Experience
- Weed and Insect Identification
- Mechanically Inclined
- Agricultural Background
- Physically fit
- Comfortable with technology
Employees are responsible for full cooperation with all aspects of the health and safety program, including compliance with all rules and regulations, and for continually practicing safety while performing their duties. Starland County has a Substance Abuse Prevention Policy in place as a reflection of our commitment to protect the health and safety of employees, co-workers, the general public and the environment. In accordance with this policy, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required prior to commencing employment along with a drivers abstract to be pulled.
Expected wages ranges from $19.00 - $28.00 per hour based upon education and experience. Employment will commence on or near May 1st and end on or around October 30 2026. If this opportunity is of interest to you, please forward your resume to the address below. This employment opportunity will remain open until February 23, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. For more details about this position, please contact Ryan Hallett at (403) 772-3893.
Starland County
PO Box 249, Morrin, AB, T0J 2B0
Email: hr-office@starlandcounty.com
Fax: 403.772.3807
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
