Licensed Pest Operations Team Leader
Licensed Pest Operations Team Leader
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Are you passionate about ensuring the health and beauty of Edmontons parks and public spaces Do you thrive in a leadership role guiding a team to achieve exceptional results The City of Edmontons Parks and Roads Services is seeking a dedicated and skilled Licensed Pest Operations Team Leader to join our dynamic team. In this role you will play a crucial part in strategic planning and providing team direction for pest management activities. You will develop and implement integrated pest management work plans organize and prioritize tasks and lead a multidisciplinary team to protect our Citys valuable assets. If you are ready to make a significant impact on our community and contribute to a vision of trust and excellence we encourage you to apply!
As a Licensed Pest Operations Team Leader you will be at the forefront of maintaining Cityowned properties and public spaces through effective pest management strategies. Reporting to the Manager Integrated Pest Management you will lead a team ensuring compliance with provincial legislations and City bylaws. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing work plans supervising staff managing budgets and inventory and fostering strong communication with various stakeholders. This role requires a proactive approach to safety a commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to effectively manage resources to achieve our longterm vision of serving Edmontons citizens.
What will you do
- Provide leadership develop assign evaluate schedule and prioritize work of teams engaged in all facets of integrated pest management operations
- Attend public department corporate and internal meetings as a resource and participant
- Actively participate in the recruitment orientation training mentor and coaching of Crew Leads Pest Control Operators Labourers and other staff
- Work as part of key supervisory teams which provide leadership to citywide Integrated Pest Management operations
- Promote a safe work environment
- Encourage staff to generate ideas that improve innovation and efficiency in the delivery of approved work plans
- Analyze and interpret Pest Operations financial data and management reports to ensure work is performed within budget and on time
- Participate in performance & attendance management of crew members
- Ensure all City Occupational Health and Safety Standards and EnViso policies and procedures are followed and enforced
- Assist with the development and implementation of SOPs Hazard Assessments and oversee the implementation and completion of Field Level Hazard Assessment (FLHA) documentation
- Other duties will be performed as required
Connect with us!
- Completion of a Degree in a related field such as Biology Environmental Science Agriculture Forestry Natural Resource Management Horticulture or Turf management
- Possess and maintain a Pesticide Applicators License in one or more of these categories: Biting Fly Structural Pests Exterior Rodents Landscape
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
- Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in parks maintenance construction or operations
Assets:
- Experience working in an urban parks setting
- Knowledge of local plant species and common pests
Skills required for success:
- Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management principles
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently plan assign supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates
- Standard First Aid Certificate
- Possession of excellent communication skills (written and verbal) as well as analytical and problemsolving skills and customer service skills
- Ability to monitor work plans for timeliness quantity quality productivity unit costing and accomplishments
- Experience with Google Applications Microsoft Word Excel SLIM SAP and Taleo
- Sound knowledge of Provincial and Federal Legislation City policies procedures bylaws legislation and the collective agreement between the City of Edmonton and CUPE local 30
- The successful candidate must arrange their own transportation to the work location. Personal transportation for operational requirements to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This will require business automotive insurance coverage
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator and compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring is a requirement of this position
- Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
- Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as wearing steel toed boots is a requirement for this position
- Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position
Work Environment:
- Exposure to extreme temperatures dry/humid/dusty conditions and precipitation
- Physical requirements may include sitting standing/walking climbing stairs/ladders balancing kneeling crouching reaching lifting pushing pulling manual dexterity and visual acuity
- Exposure to chemicals mechanical/electrical hazards and animals
- Other environmental concerns may include working alone and shift work
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 1 permanent fulltime position
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $39.069 $45.116 (Hourly); $81576.070 $94202.210 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM / SB
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Employment Type
Full Time
