Urban Biological Services Technician 14 Full-time Job

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, directs, schedules, and evaluates, including completion of annual performance reviews, assigned staff.
• Ensures that various inspection reports, daily reports, time sheets, leave report forms, staff injury investigation reports, vehicle and equipment accident reports, etc. are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists with the evaluation of Biological Services field operations and provides weekly and annual written reports.
• Receives, records and prioritizes week, mosquito, wildlife, and tree pest complaints and resolves related issues, as required.
• Performs field inspections and initiates and coordinates weed and Dutch elm disease management efforts with internal/external agencies to enforce the Weed Control Act and Dutch Elm Disease Regulations .
• Assists with the review and revisions of field operation documents; i.e. maintenance schedules, inventories, job numbers, etc.
• Assists with the development of processes, policies, standards and specifications.
• Supports and promotes a safe and positive workplace culture through a variety of initiatives and activities.
• Assists with the procurement and delivery of equipment and materials to field staff.
• 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.
•    Successful completion of a diploma in horticulture.
•    Three years’ progressively responsible experience in the identification and control of mosquitoes, tree pest and diseases, including one year supervising staff.
•    Successful completion of, or ability to successfully complete, recognized supervisory courses.
•    Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months after hire, all relevant Saskatchewan Pesticide Applicator Permits.
•    Possession of or ability to obtain within six months after date of hire, a valid first aid certificate.
•    Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
•    Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
•    Considerable knowledge of insect taxonomy, weed and tree species, pests and diseases.
•    Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations as they pertain to the Parks Division.
•    Demonstrated ability to supervise, direct train, develop and assess staff.
•    Ability to monitor, collect, identify and analyze insect and disease samples in a field and laboratory environment.
•    Ability to read and understand municipal and topographical maps and photographs..
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, assigned staff and the public.
•    Skill in the use of a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software 
•    Physical ability to perform the assigned duties, including outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
 

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