Labourer II - Pest Control Operations
Labourer II - Pest Control Operations
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Job Description
The Pest Management Operations section is hiring Labourer IIs to complete tasks in the following areas: Landscape Biting Fly Outdoor Rodent and Structural Pest. These positions operate various pieces of equipment involved in pesticide/insecticide application including backpack sprayers.
What will you do
- Working alongside a Pest Control Operator for the application of pesticides monitoring and other control measures for insect pests (mosquitoes caterpillars aphids sawflies leaf miners wasps hornets bees and ants that have become a nuisance etc) for small mammal pests (beaver ground squirrel gopher bats etc) and structural pests (mice silverfish birds cockroaches)
- Pre and posttreatment inspections to determine areas to be treated and effectiveness of the applications
- Perform minor maintenance and calibration on equipment used
- Record daily chemical summaries of materials used areas treated and pests controlled
- Responsible for checking requests for service and complaints from the public
- Perform related administrative tasks and duties as required such as completing time sheets journals etc.
- Conducting job duties in a safe manner in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation regulations codes policies and competency training
- Perform other duties as required
Connect with us!
- Completion of Grade 10
- Minimum 1 year of labour experience including experience in pesticide application
Assets:
- Valid Pesticide Applicators license in Biting Fly Landscape or Core
- Experience with All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Skills required for success:
- Demonstrated customer service skills including the ability to deal with the public
- Basic understanding for the care and operation of truck mounted equipment
- Ability to operate service and maintain various types of pesticide application equipment
- Ability to operate GPS and other digital devices
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
- Embracing a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
- Alignment with the goals of the Environmental Management System Enviso
- Applicants may be tested
Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position
- Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator. Compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring is a requirement of this position
- Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform the assigned tasks and duties of the position including the ability to lift 55 lbs
Work Environment:
- Sunday Saturday work schedule with the possibility of shift work
Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2026 season
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 2 temporary fulltime positions for up to 6 months and up to 1 temporary fulltime position for up to 11 months
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $23.504 $31.302 (Hourly)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AW/KA
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation
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Employment Type
Full Time
