Assistant Agricultural Fieldman
Athabasca County is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Agricultural Fieldman to provide
support in the delivery of the County’s vegetation management control programs, extension programming, and
the supervision of seasonal agricultural staff.
Reporting to the Agricultural Manager, the Assistant Agricultural Fieldman will assist the Agricultural Service
Board (ASB) achieve its objective of protecting and promoting the growth of the agriculture industry in the
Athabasca Region. The Assistant Agricultural Fieldman will have an office and field role, which will involve
supervision of seasonal staff, crop inspection, weed spraying and other duties.
Key Responsibilities:
• Act as an inspector under the Weed Control Act and Agricultural Pests Act.
• Perform vegetation management on both private and municipal lands, including hamlets, roadside
ditches, agricultural lands, municipal building yard sites, waste transfer sites, gravel stockpiles, and
other dispositions.
• Provide leadership in supervising and guiding the summer staff on inspecting (weed monitoring and pest
surveys), roadside herbicide applications, etc.
• Respond to the concerns and inquiries of municipal ratepayers regarding agricultural,
environmental, invasive species, and problem wildlife matters.
• Operate, maintain, and schedule the delivery of ASB rental equipment as required.
Key Qualifications:
• Degree (B.Sc) or diploma in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences is desired but not required.
• Pesticide Applicators License with Industrial and Agricultural certificates considered an asset, (able to
obtain upon employment).
• Working knowledge of all federal, provincial, and local laws, codes and regulations governing the
administration of agricultural services.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety programming, incident reporting, etc.
This is 40-hour per week position. The annual salary range for this position is $82,894.15 - $103,683.10.
Athabasca County also offers an excellent benefit package and contributions to the Local Authorities
Pension Plan.