Employment Opportunities
WEED & VEGETATION MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
04/08/2026
Must send in expected contract rate.
The Rural Municipality (RM) of Frenchman Butte No. 501 is seeking a Weed & Vegetation Management Coordinator to implement and oversee the municipality’s Vegetation & Weed Management Plan. This role is vital in maintaining municipal land use, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and preventing the spread of invasive and noxious weeds.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement the RM’s Vegetation & Weed Management Plan, ensuring compliance with municipal and provincial regulations.
- Conduct surveillance and mapping of invasive and noxious weeds, prioritizing areas of concern.
- Apply herbicides in accordance with SARM’s Schedule A Herbicide Options for Selected Noxious Weeds, adhering to environmental safety protocols.
- Perform manual removal of invasive species where necessary, particularly near sensitive areas like water bodies.
- Maintain accurate records of herbicide applications, weed infestations, and control measures in imapinvasives.org.
- Liaise with external agencies such as Canadian National Railway, Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, and oil companies to manage weed control on shared lands.
- Monitor and report the effectiveness of weed control programs to the Council of Frenchman Butte.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Experience in weed management, agriculture, or environmental science preferred.
- Valid Pesticide Applicator License (or willingness to obtain before employment).
- Knowledge of herbicide application techniques, environmental buffer zones, and integrated weed management strategies.
- Ability to operate and maintain spraying equipment and other vegetation control machinery.
- Strong organizational skills to document and report weed control activities.
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle.
- Knowledge of OH&S safe work procedures for herbicide handling is an asset.
What We Offer:
- Compensation: Competitive and based on experience. Applicants are encouraged to submit their expected contract rate with their resume application.
- Training opportunities to enhance knowledge in invasive species management and pesticide application.
- A chance to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to land conservation and sustainable agricultural practices.
- This is a term position for the 2026 season, with the possibility of renewal on an annual basis, subject to performance and the needs of the municipality.
Please send your resume, cover letter and three referencesby April 28, 2026:
Aaron Neilly
RM of Frenchman Butte No. 501
- Paradise Hill, SK S0M 2G0
Email: rm501@sasktel.net
Fax: (306) 344-4434