Agricultural Field Operator

MVC09 - 2026 – Noon Friday October 9, 2026 – or until suitable candidates are chosen

Agricultural Field Operator (Minimum Class 5 License) – Legislative, Community & AG Services

Full Time -- 44-hour work week Monday through Friday / Starting Hourly Wage - $32.14/hr

Competitive Benefits Package with Pension Plan (LAPP)

The Position:

Reporting to the Agricultural Services Foreman, the Agricultural Field Operator provides vegetation management, grounds maintenance, snow removal, equipment operation, and inspections on County-owned lands, facilities, rights-of-way, and other managed areas within Agricultural Services. The position performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs, supports municipal infrastructure activities, and conducts inspections under the Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act, and Soil Conservation Act. The incumbent works collaboratively with Agricultural Services staff to achieve departmental service levels and actively supports the County's health and safety program.

Core duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Operates and maintains equipment used to deliver AG Services programs, including skid steers, forklifts, tractors, off-highway vehicles, and single axle trucks.
• Operates and maintains equipment related to snow removal and winter maintenance activities along with mowers and string trimmers to control grass and vegetation during summer maintenance activities;
• Develop and deliver education and awareness activities through site visits, presentations, articles, seminars, and collaborative programs with local stakeholders;
• Respond to public inquiries, concerns and complaints related to assigned service area;
• Attends that assigned work duties and responsibilities are carried out in accordance with County goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities, and that safe working practices are undertaken.

Requirements:

• Completion of Grade 12 or GED equivalent;
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License – Class 3 with (Q) Endorsement would be an asset; (no more than six (6) demerits);
• Valid pesticide applicator certificate with Agriculture, Industrial, and Landscape qualifications would be an asset;
• Working knowledge of the safe operation, care, and routine maintenance of tools and equipment commonly used in this position.
• Ability to supervise staff and deliver programs while maintaining a safe, positive, and productive work environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the courtesy, tact, and discretion required to respond to inquiries, address complaints, and clarify information.
• Sound judgement and the ability to interpret, evaluate, and adapt work methods and procedures.
• Strong conflict-resolution and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents while administering County programs and legislative requirements.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including lifting more than 50 lb and safely entering, exiting, and working around equipment and trucks used in County operations.

Submissions will be received until Noon Friday October 9, 2026. Submit resumes to: Attention Human Resources, in one of the following ways:

• Email to hr@mvcounty.com
• Fax to (403) 335-9207
• In person or Mail to Mountain View County: 1408 Township Road 320 - PO Bag 100, Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0

Note: For a detailed Position Description please contact Human Resources directly at 403-335-3311 ext 153 or email your request to hr@mvcounty.com

We appreciate the interest of all candidates; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.