Vegetation Management Technician - Nisku, Canada - ACE Vegetation Service

ACE Vegetation Service

Verified Company

Nisku, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Vegetation Management Technicians (VMT) (aka. Weed Sprayer, Herbicide Applicator)

This is a seasonal position from early May to the end of August with the possibility of extension into the fall.

Please note the required qualifications in this posting
Looking for a great summer job that pays well, gives you lots of diverse work experience and is super fun? Come be a VMT with ACE Vegetation

We anticipate the job (your training) to start in early May in Nisku, AB.

This position involves:

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Working away from home, in the field across western Canada, for extended periods

Weed identification and record keeping
Inventory and equipment management
Equipment operation and maintenance
Quality customer contact and public relations

Conditions of employment:

Be 18 years of age or older
Be able to pass a Drug (Cannabis) and Alcohol test
Have valid class 5 driver's license
for at least 2 years
Provide a driver's abstract suitable to our insurance
Standard First Aid Level C certification with AED
H2S Alive
CSO/CSTS 2020

These certifications are an added bonus:

UTV Safety Training
Herbicide Applicator License (BC, AB, SK, MB)
Wildlife/Bear Awareness
Class 1 or 3 driver's license
Confined space

We want people who:

Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Have a great attitude and are safety focused
Are in good health, bondable and energetic
Are willing to work with others outdoors for long hours with overtime

Expected compensation for full season participation is as follows (this estimate is based on previous seasons; staff are paid hourly). Wages are $2025 per hour depending on experience.

First year VMT $14,000-$18,000 plus meal allowance paid over the course of the season

Second year VMT $16,000-$22,000 plus meal allowance paid over the course of the season

Third year VMT $19,000-$24,000 plus meal allowance paid over the course of the season

Accommodations and meal allowances are provided while working away from home base.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Salary:
$20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits: