Pest Control Operator - Pest Management Operations Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52032)

Description

Are you passionate about protecting Edmonton's infrastructure, environment, and the well-being of its citizens? The City of Edmonton is looking for a dedicated Pest Control Operator to join our team! In this role, you will utilize Integrated Pest Management techniques to neutralize pests causing structural damage, threatening the urban ecosystem, and posing risks to public health. This includes managing vertebrate pests, structural pests, tree pests, and biting/stinging insects across various City facilities and public areas. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a strong understanding of pest biology and control methods, we encourage you to apply!

What will you do?

• Apply pesticides to manage biting flies, structural pests, burrowing pests, tree pests and other pests in urban areas
• Collaborate with the Pest Management Lab to assess the health of various tree species
• Analyze mosquito sampling data to determine appropriate control methods and supervise seasonal staff
• Manage structural pests in City facilities and vertebrate pests on public lands
• Investigate and resolve pest complaints
• Maintain detailed records of pesticide use
• Calibrate and maintain pest management equipment
• Document data using mobile devices for efficient data collection