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Work setting
- Management
- Chemical application certificate or licence
Tasks
- Determine type of treatment required
- Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Perform administrative tasks
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Cut weeds and undergrowth
- Analyze and provide advice on the managerial methods and organization of an establishment
- Administer first aid in emergency situations
- Spray herbicides from the ground using manual spraying equipment
- Identify customers' needs
- Identify and document potential environmental and safety problems
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesᅠ
- Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence
Equipment and machinery experience
- Electrical sprayers
- Mechanical sprayer
- Weed trimmer/edger
- Safety equipment
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Pesticides
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
Screening questions
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
Employment terms options
- Flexible hours
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime required
Workplace information
- On the road job
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations