Company Description The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all.

We offer a cooperative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

The County of Grande Prairie is currently seeking Seasonal Vegetation Control with an immediate start until October 31st, 2026.

Vegetation

Control is responsible for spraying weeds and brush on County-owned property including on roadsides and in gravel pits. This position typically works Monday through Friday and during busy season with a 5:00 a.m. start time, with some weekends and evenings as required.

Responsibilities include

Assessing and documenting areas to be sprayed and determining priorities and water location

Locating spray areas on map

Safely loading and filling water and chemical, and transporting to spray site

Determining and then double checking whether the area is a no-spray zone

Identifying target species and crops while on the move

Monitoring water/chemical use and distance covered, weather

Operating and maintaining equipment such as: spray truck, UTV, ATV, hand sprayers, and trimmers

Maintaining spraying records

Daily and monthly reporting

Chemical spill containment and clean-up

Take training required for the position (i.e. TDG, H2S, ATV/UTV, Defensive Driving)

Qualifications A valid Class 5 driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract

Experience with weed and crop identification an asset

Pesticide Applicator's License (Industrial and Agricultural) or Authorized Assistant Certificate an asset

Ability to maintain the equipment used (i.e. change oil,)

Spray truck/UTV/ATV/trailer hauling/hand spraying/trimming experience an asset

Ability to manage time and priorities, and ability to multi-task

Comfortable using computers,



including MS Office software

Comfortable reading maps and accurately determining land locations

Physically fit

Comfortable dealing with the public and working alone for extended periods

May perform work in adverse weather conditions including heat, cold and inclement weather

Pesticide Authorized Assistant certificate The successful applicants must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Additional Information

Term Length: Immediate start until October 30th, 2026.

Work Schedule: This position works 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Weekends and Stat holidays off.

Hourly Pay: $29.27 to $34.43.

Closing Date: August 16th, 2026 11.59 pm Mountain Time.

This job posting will be used to fill multiple positions.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. If you would like to include a cover letter, please combine your resume and cover letter as one document and upload while applying. We do not accept applications sent via email.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position

This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.

📌 Seasonal - Vegetation Management Herbicide Applicator (Clairmont)
🏢 County of Grande Prairie No. 1
📍 Clairmont