Urban Biological Services Labourer
| Salary | $19.45 - $21.45 an hour |
|---|---|
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Vacancy | 3 |
| Job ID | 54358008 |
| Employer name | |
| Posted Date | 21-05-2021 |
| Expired at | 21-02-2022 |
Description
Duties:
- Monitors the population of mosquitoes, Dutch elm disease, and other insects and diseases.
- Applies pesticides for various pest control operations and ensures that all products are stored, handled and used according to the appropriate Federal and Provincial legislation.
- Operates and performs minor repairs to a variety of equipment used in mosquito control and other pest management operations.
- Supports and promotes a safe and positive workplace culture through a variety of initiatives and activities.
- Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations in addition to the City of Saskatoon’s Administrative Occupational Health & Safety Policies and departmental procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 education.
- Possession of a valid Mosquito and Biting Fly or Landscape Class, Saskatchewan Pesticide Applicator Licence.
- Three months’ related horticultural/agricultural experience.
- Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
- Physical ability to perform the assigned duties under a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and civic employees.
- Ability to use a variety of handheld equipment and tools.
Hours:
Shift work and weekend work may be involved.
Salary:
$19.45 to $21.45 per hour (2021 rates)