Integrated Pest Management Crew Lead

Position Summary

The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Crew Lead provides expertise in Horticulture, specifically Pest Management and Arboriculture. As a member of the Parks team, the IPM Crew Lead plays a lead role in the day-to-day workflow organization of seasonal staff in the implementation of the City’s Plant Health Care Program.

General Parks Duties

• Perform tasks such as snow removal, garbage removal and other parks maintenance tasks.
• Participates in the building of a cohesive team and represent the Parks team as a model of desired values, attitudes, skills and behaviors that contribute to a safe, ethical work environment.
  
  

IPM

• Identifies and monitors pests on trees, shrubs, turf, perennial and annual plants and applicable water bodies.
• Mixes and applies pesticide as required and instructed by licensed applicators.
• Ensures all pesticides used are accurately recorded daily adhering to the city’s IPM practices.
• Uses a variety of equipment and tools for pesticide applications
• Assists in management and control of aquatic weeds and invasive species in the Lake.
• Supports Parks/Gardening team in greenhouse plant management
• Assists in the communication and public education of invasive species and pesticide management.
  
  

Arboriculture

• Performs work related to planting, pruning, monitoring and other maintenance of trees and shrubs.
• Updates Tree Inventory with required information.
• Operates Bucket truck, Chipper and Stump Grinder
• Assists in the communication and public education of proper maintenance practices and disease management
  
  

Other Accountabilities

• Participates in the Community Operations on-call rotation schedule.
• Appropriate and responsible use of confidential information; maintains confidentiality and security of all information related to the City.
• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment for staff, visitors, the community and stakeholders, e.g., participates in workplace safety initiatives, participate in formal and informal worksite safety and environment inspections and audits, ensures compliance with the City’s Health and Safety Management System, reports and assists in the analysis of near misses or incidents.
• Participates as a member of the Chestermere Emergency Response team in preparing and enabling the community to respond in the event of a local or regional disaster.
  
  

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position.

Required Education And Experience

• Journeyman Landscape Horticulturalist Certificate or related horticulture education.
• 3 years of experience in Integrated Pest Management.
• Experience in the tree health care industry (ISA certification is an asset).
  
  

Required Certifications And/or Documentation

• Alberta Pesticide Applicator License for Landscape and Industrial (required within first 6 months of hire).
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s Licence and Drive’s Abstract deemed satisfactory by the City.
• Criminal Record Check deemed satisfactory by the City.
• Valid Standard First Aid CPR C and AED certificate.
  
  

Expected Skills And Attributes

• Ability to lift 50lbs and operate appropriate equipment safely.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong team leader; ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Strong work ethic and highly motivated; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
  
  

Working Conditions

• Frequent outdoor work within the community in a variety of weather conditions.
• Physically demanding conditions; standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Frequent handling of pesticides
  
  

Union: CUPE Local 37

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Community Operations

Pay: $34.09/hr. (you'll find the detailed information in Appendix A of the draft collective agreement)

Days of Work: Monday – Friday subject to change