Invasive Species Technician

Beaver Recruitment South Africa; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Invasive Species Technician in Canada. Responsibilities include locating job sites, identifying invasive species, and performing vegetation control. Candidates should hold a Saskatchewan Pesticide applicator license and have a driver's license. The position offers $25.00 per hour, with group medical benefits, and requires the ability to work early hours and handle varied schedules.

Benefits

Group Medical Plan

Qualifications

• Driver’s license with experience driving a truck; trailer experience is an asset.
• Confidence in driving a truck and commitment to skill improvement in the workplace.
• Pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Locate remote job locations using maps, GPS, and location data.
• Identify invasive plant species and document findings.
• Perform herbicide application, manual vegetation removal, seeding, weed whipping, or other form of control.
• Ensure program execution is completed on time and as planned.
• Perform safety documentation as required.
• Perform basic equipment repair and design.

Skills

Ability to function at early morning hours

Organized, flexible and creative

Proficient with computers, data entry and consumer electronics

Good in written and oral communication

Ability to handle customer interactions and public speaking

Knowledge in Spanish and Indigenous language is an asset

Education

Saskatchewan Pesticide applicator license

Driver’s license

Job description

Invasive Species Technician (73202) - Canada

Duties and Responsibilities

• Locate remote job locations using maps, GPS, and location data.
• Identify invasive plant species and document findings.
• Perform herbicide application, manual vegetation removal, seeding, weed whipping, or other form of control.
• Ensure program execution is completed on time and as planned.
• Perform safety documentation as required.
• Perform basic equipment repair and design.
• May travel between various locations in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
• May be assigned other labour duties as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to function at early morning hours.
• Organized, flexible and creative.
• Proficient with computers, data entry, and consumer electronics.
• Good in written and oral communication.
• Ability to handle customer interactions and public speaking.
• Knowledge in Spanish and Indigenous language is an asset.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Saskatchewan Pesticide applicator license
• Driver’s license with experience driving a truck; trailer experience is an asset.
• Confidence in driving a truck and commitment to skill improvement in the workplace.
• Pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test

Working Hours

Work hours will be between 5:00 am – 7:00 pm. Total hours per week vary between 35 – 60 hours per week with 2 varied days off. The schedule will vary according to weather and season.

Wage and Benefits

$25.00 per hour + Group Medical Plan.

Apply Online – https://lnkd.in/dQc5bzvy