River Inspector
River Inspector
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11-04-2025
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The Opportunity Community Services Department Seasonal FullTime Position 2 month July August) Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm
Lacombe County has a great summer opportunity for a responsible and motivated individual for the River Inspector position. The successful candidate will canoe the Blindman Medicine and Red Deer rivers handpicking prohibited noxious and noxious weeds along sensitive areas near the riverbanks. While working outdoors in a scenic river environment this position is integral to environmental management of these river systems within the County.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a good knowledge and identification of prohibited noxious and noxious weeds.
Develop strong boat safety and paddling skills (be able to identify potential hazards found on the river).
Perform management by handpicking weeds collecting them in a bag in the canoe and dropping them off at the designated locations.
Occasionally operate a backpack sprayer for herbicide application.
Perform responsibilities in a safe and effective manner. Must be able to follow safe work practices and abide by all safety polices rules and regulations.
Key Qualifications
An enthusiastic friendly and outgoing personality.
A valid Alberta class 5 drivers license (acceptable abstract required upon hire).
Selfmotivated and able to work well with minimum supervision.
Able to perform physical work involving bending lifting and moving of light or heavy objects (up to 50lbs).
Preference given to candidates with previous flatwater or whitewater canoeing experience.
Must have proven ability to interact with others in a calm courteous and respectful manner.
This is a physically demanding position with repetitive movement and requires frequent bending kneeling occasional heavy lifting and walking on uneven surfaces. The assigned duties include sitting for extended periods of time while paddling a canoe and driving a vehicle. Canoeing is performed on rivers which may consist of a variety of obstacles including rocks trees and logs changing water currents and variable weather conditions. The employee mainly works in an outdoor environment subject to heat cold dry dusty and/or wet conditions as well as insects livestock and wildlife.
The wage for this position starts at $24.46/hr (includes stat and vacation pay)
To express interest please forward your application to:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Please note: All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.
Applications will be reviewed and scheduled for an interview as they are received. The position may be filled before the deadline date.
Lacombe County is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees and has a Substance Abuse Prevention Program Policy. This position is considered a safety/sensitive position. The successful applicant will undergo PreEmployment Drug and Alcohol Testing.
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Full-Time
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