Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform mowing of County ditches, Hamlets and other County owned property as needed.
- Perform brushing of County right of ways and properties where trees and brush are identified to be removed.
- Assist with herbicide application for weed/invasive plants control and manual removal of weeds in summer.
- Aid with routine equipment maintenance.
- Keep equipment and vehicles clean.
- Always adhere to all pertinent safety laws, legislation, policies and operating procedures.
- Participate in the on-call rotation when required.
- Able to work in a team environment, and/or work independently.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time as required.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
- Experience with operating chainsaws.
- Operating agricultural equipment (ie. tractors) and mowing equipment.
- Good communication and written skills.
- Ability to interact with the general public in a polite and courteous manner.
- Knowledge with equipment maintenance.
- Hauling with a trailer and loading and unloading equipment on trailers.
The following are considered assets to be successful in this position.
- Q Endorsement.
- Pesticide Applicator Licence or Authorized Assistant Licence.
- Level 3 Chainsaw Feller Ticket.
Note: A current driver’s abstract will be a requirement for this position and must meet the standards outlined in our policy.
Foothills County offers a competitive salary and group insurance benefits.
To view a full copy of the Job Description please visit www.foothillscountyab.ca
Qualified candidates are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Foothills County
Box 5605, 309 Macleod Trail
High River, Alberta T1V 1M7
Email: opportunities@foothillscountyab.ca
This competition will close on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.
