pest control technician

Government of Canada; Saguenay; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a pest control technician responsible for inspecting properties and providing pest treatment services. Candidates will travel frequently and must possess a secondary school graduation certificate. This role offers a variety of benefits including dental, health care, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Pension plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's licence and be able to travel frequently.
• Dependability and efficient interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings to detect signs of infestation.
• Prepare and spray chemical mixtures on infested areas.
• Advise clients on pest prevention.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Flexible

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Pest control service company

Responsibilities Tasks

• Inspect buildings and outside areas to detect signs of infestation
• Provide estimate of costs
• Determine type of treatment required
• Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas
• Fumigate households
• Place and set traps to capture and remove animals
• Install animal control barriers to keep animals off property
• Clean out areas that harbour pests
• Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks/shares

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program