Weed Management Crew Lead

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and eager to make a positive impact on public land ecosystems? We are seeking a dedicated Weed Management Crew Lead to play a crucial role in our Terrestrial Invasive Species Program. In this dynamic position, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing field data collection and weed control efforts, ensuring the effective management of invasive species. Your expertise will be pivotal in maintaining partnerships with municipalities, counties, and NGOs, contributing to the success of our biocontrol initiatives.

As a Weed Management Crew Lead, you will lead weed inventory fieldwork, coordinate weed control measures, and provide valuable training on weed identification. Proficiency in tools like EDDMapS and ArcGIS will be essential as you manage data entry, conduct quality assurance, and analyze trends to contribute to the Annual Terrestrial Invasive Species Program Report. Your role extends beyond technical aspects, involving collaboration with local stakeholders, governments, and the public to address issues related to terrestrial invasive species.

This position holds significance for public land users, influencing the improvement of recreation experiences by controlling invasive weeds. Furthermore, your decisions will impact ecosystem goods and services, benefiting grazing allotment holders, indigenous communities, and the broader public. If you're ready to be a part of a team dedicated to preserving our natural habitats, fostering partnerships, and making a lasting difference, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Creative Problem Solving - Asks questions to understand a problem. Looks for new ways to improve results and activities. Explores different work methods and what made projects successful, shares learning. Collects breadth of data and perspectives to make choices.

Develop Networks - Identifies key stakeholder relationships. Has contact with range of interested parties. Actively incorporates needs of a broader group. Influences others through communication techniques.

Agility - Takes opportunities to improve work processes. Anticipates and adjusts behavior to change. Remains optimistic, calm and composed in stressful situations. Seeks advice and support to change appropriately. Works creatively within guidelines.

Drive for results - Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards. Acknowledges even indirect responsibility. Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted. Reaches goals consistently with APS direction.

Qualifications

Required:
•    A two-year technical diploma in Environmental Science, Agriculture, or a related field.
•    Proficient in weed identification through hands-on experience.
•    Experience working alone in remote locations.
•    Experience in weed inventory, control, and biocontrol programs. 
•    Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on:
•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
•    1 year of experience for 1 year education

Additional Requirements:

The following conditions are not required at the time of application but must be provided prior to your start date. 

• Class 5 (or equivalent) Driver's License and 3-years Driver's Abstract 
• A valid Standard First Aid certificate with CPR Level C and AED certification.
• Current Defensive Driving Certificate

Assets

•    Proficiency in data analysis tools, especially EDD Maps and ArcGIS.
•    Alberta Pesticide Applicator License.
•    Possesses some supervisory experience.
•    OHV/ATV training.
•    Trailering experience.
•    Mechanical aptitude.

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 competition is recruiting for four seasonal wage positions located in Red deer (2) and Lethbridge (2) - 36.25 hours per week
•    Length of employment is approximately four months (April/May through August/September), with one position lasting approximately eight months starting in April.
•    This position requires a flexible work schedule, with the possibility of overtime.

Location:|
Red deer and Lethbridge

What We Offer:
•    Wage employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave: 
      o    5.6% of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays 
      o    6% of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay
Shift differential and opportunity to work overtime, evening, and weekend shifts

Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Resources for applicants:

•    https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
•    https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/