Ecological Services Technician

About Red Deer:

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government:

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting an Ecological Services Technician to fill a seasonal full-time position. You will be responsible for scheduling and monitoring day-to-day field and laboratory technical work, resources, and labour for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs, and directly perform duties related to the IPM program where applicable. They maintain, participate, assist in, and perform other related technical duties to support the Ecological Services work of the department.

Specific portfolio duties include:

Weed Inspector

Enforce the Weed Control Act by conducting field inspections and serving the appropriate notices for noxious and prohibited noxious weeds, investigating and incoming weed complaints, and invoking justified action.

Pest Control Inspector

Perform and monitor field and laboratory technical work and larval control activities for the IPM and mosquito control program. Enforce the Provincial Government Agricultural Pest Act as it relates to rat infestations within the City.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) & Technical Field Work (Core)
  • Plan, schedule, and execute field and lab work for IPM programs.
  • Monitor pests and environmental conditions (insects, weeds, pathogens, invasive species, mosquitoes).
  • Use technical tools and systems (GIS, geospatial software, mobile data collection).
  • Collect, analyze, and document data (samples, weather, observations, non-target species).
  • Support broader environmental initiatives (biodiversity, habitat restoration, ecological inventories).
• Inspection & Control Programs (Portfolio Duties)
  • Weed Inspector:
  • Identify weeds at all stages and track infestations.
  • Conduct weed inventory and data collection.
  • Perform weed control (manual, mechanical, chemical).
  • Enforce bylaws on private property compliance.
  • Pest Control Inspector:
  • Monitor and control mosquitoes, tree pests, invasive species, and rodents.
  • Conduct sampling, specimen identification, and lab work.
  • Map breeding sites and track vector populations.
  • Coordinate with forestry and environmental teams on control strategies.
• Data Management & Reporting (Administration)
  • Maintain accurate records and databases.
  • Prepare reports, summaries, and documentation.
  • Ensure documentation supports legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage equipment and supply logistics.
• Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
  • Follow IPM protocols and pesticide regulations.
  • Apply legislation (e.g., Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pest Act).
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