Employment Opportunity
AGRICULTURAL FIELDMAN (permanent, full-time)
Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!
We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.
Purpose of the position
The position will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Planning, delivering, and evaluating agricultural programs and services such as the rental equipment program, chemical and tree seedlings, predator & wolf control, agricultural disease control, clubroot management, and the Veterinary Incorporated Services (VSI) program.'
- Hosting education and outreach events such as LARA workshops and Agricultural Appreciation Day.
- Coordinating the County's Rural Beautification Award and other associated awards.
- Overseeing the operation of the Community Gardens.
- Managing the successful facilitation of the Agricultural Service Board (ASB)
- Representing the County and collaborating with local farmers, Ag. producers, and related stakeholders.
Qualifications
Please see attached Job Description for further detail.
- A Diploma in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, or a related field (degree is preferred).
- At least 3 to 5 years experience plus 1+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
- Pesticide Applicators License is required.
- Class 5 Driver's License is required.
- Good interpersonal and communications skills.
- Intermediate computer skills, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
The successful candidate will require a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Drivers’ Abstract (documents must be dated within a 6-month period).
Position details
- Full-time permanent position, 2080 hours annually, 40-hour work week.
- Some evening and weekend obligations as required.
What We Offer You
- Annual salary range $87,048.00 to $111,696.00 ($41.85 to $53.70 hourly)
- Extensive compensation and benefits package:
- 3 weeks vacation, 12 personal health days, and other special leave circumstances.
- Sunlife extended health & dental benefits package (100% employer paid)
- LAPP Pension Plan
- Employee Family & Assistance Program (EFAP) - Telus Health
- All access pass to the Bold Centre Multiplex
- Active Social Club (events for all employees)
- Great work culture
- Affordable living in a rural community and tourist destination known for fishing and hunting
- Active sporting community
Competition Number: 81-AGF-26
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found
If this sounds like you, please proceed with your application!
If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the following link: https://llbc.startdate.ca/
Candidates from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same classification level within the next six months.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 