Vegetation Technician ( 3 positions)

Role Responsibilities

Are you interested in working outdoors in the natural landscapes of southern Alberta? Are you interested in working as a team to protect parks and restore natural plant communities?

Alberta Parks (South Region) is currently seeking enthusiastic and outdoor-orientated people for our regional vegetation management program to assist with enhancement/reclamation of our natural landscapes. The position will begin in early May, and will be based in Lethbridge with travel throughout the region and the possibility of some overnight stays at various park sites.

As a Vegetation Technician you will:
•    Conduct herbicide applications and mechanical removal of invasive plant species. Mix herbicide solutions, operate equipment (UTVs, sprayers, trailers, weed-whippers, weather gauges, and ipads), identify species for removal, record keeping, and clean/maintain equipment
•    Use ArcGIS Apps and program protocols to collect data at Alberta Parks sites
•    Assistant with vegetation management activities at Alberta Parks sites
•    Conduct and participate in daily safety meetings

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Agility – ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Build Collaborative Environments – leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Systems Thinking – understands how the work done is part of a larger integrated environment. Looks beyond own area and considers how own work impacts the work and success of others.

Creative Problem Solving – ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Develop Self and Others – a commitment to learning and the desire to invest in the development of the capability of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Required:
Education and Experience:
•    Some high school education supplemented with courses related to with courses to environmental science, conservation, biology, agriculture or another related field.

Additional Requirements:
•    Experience working outdoors 
•    Experience working with vegetation management equipment (e.g. weed whipper)
•    Preference may be given to candidates with an active outdoor lifestyle, career interest, and/or work/volunteer experience related to the environmental, ecological, or agricultural sciences 
•    Experience operating an ATV/UTV is an asset
•    Recognized current Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate
•    Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent 
•    5-year Commercial Driver’s Abstract issued within 30 days of your application submission; with no more than 8 demerits or 4 demerits for a GDL (previous experience as a commercial driver not required)

Assets:
•    Knowledge of the Alberta Parks System
•    Related experience to the posted position
•    Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions 
•    Physical ability to handle required equipment
•    Ability to plan daily duties and organize equipment 
•    Effective interpersonal relations
•    Ability to communicate effectively
•    Self-motivation and dependability

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a full-time seasonal position for up to 40 hours per week for the (term of the season)

Work Term: 
•    This is a seasonal wage opportunity that may start on May 1 until August 30, 2025.

Work Week: 
•    Office work: 5-day regular work week, 40 hrs of standard time.
•    Field work: 4-day compressed work week, 40 hrs of standard time (4 days on, 3 days off).
•    Primary operations based out of Lethbridge and Park Lake Provincial Park.
•    Possibility of staying out of town for the duration of the work week with travel allowance provided. Staff accommodation will be provided for days out of town.

Requirements: 
•    Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent required.
•    Final candidates will need to provide an acceptable 5yr Commercial Driver’s Abstract (reimbursed).
•    Recognized Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate required.
•    Adherence to Alberta Parks Uniform Policy; all personal protective equipment provided. Certified safety footwear not provided, but candidates will be reimbursed for a portion of the cost.
•    Positions require outdoor work in various weather conditions.
•    Mandatory training sessions at the beginning of employment (early May).

Interviews: 
•    Those selected for an interview will need to supply three work related references.

In your resume:
•    Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience
•    Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part-time (PT) or full-time (FT) 
•    Example:  Legal Assistant: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT 3 eight hour  shifts per week)