April 2025

Reference: “RMEK 2025 Municipal Biting Fly Program – Full Job Description”

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings (RMEK) budgets for an annual municipal biting fly program which includes treatments for black fly and mosquito populations within the municipal boundaries.

The Biting Fly Program will commence on Monday April 28, 2025 and continue until Friday August 29, 2025. This is a seasonal 18 week x 40 hour per week “employment contract”. (Start date is subject to change)

Wages:

Team Lead with Class B Certification – 25.00 hourly + 4% vacation pay

Field Technician with Class B Certification – 24.00 hourly + 4% vacation pay

Field Worker Adult or Student (No Certification) – 20.00 hourly + 4% vacation pay

Terms and Conditions [Employment Offers are Conditional Upon]

Conditions depending on the position (Team Lead, Technician or Worker):

Ø Proof of your legal right to work in Canada

Ø Valid Class B Applicators Certification(s) – Team Lead/Technicians

Ø Valid Drivers License(s)

Ø Adherence to all applicable RMEK policies

Ø To provide all paperwork stipulated in the work plan, including a monthly and final summary report to Council on dates specified by the CAO, Daily Treatment Records/Logs with GPS points on all locations on a weekly basis, and biweekly time sheets filled out and signed to be submitted to the CAO on paydays

Ø Candidates may obtain other General Liability Insurance, besides the employer WCB coverage

At least one member of the Team is recommended to hold the following:

Ø Valid First Aid Certification

Ø Equipment Safety Training, where applicable

The Probationary Period will be the length of the employment contract:

Employee(s) will be observed in the performance of the necessary job requirements. If the employee fails to complete or cannot meet the work conditions or work plan as outlined in its entirety, the employee contract will be terminated. 

Work Plan

[Employee(s) will conduct all operational and administrative requirements as outlined:]

Operations:

Ø  Employee(s) with a Class B Certification will administer all fly treatment applications, and monitor sites as per the provincial “Biting Fly Training Manual”, within the boundaries of the municipality

 

Ø  All location/sites will be tracked/identified by GPS. Locations will stay within the areas listed on the provincial Permit and applications tracked in the data log.

 

Ø  Employee(s) is required to use a biological larvicide only:

1. Vectobac, (Reg. No. 21062 18.1Kg granular or 1200L liquid)

2. Aquabac-xt (Reg. No. 62637-1, 8.8 lbs/gal, tan liquid)

3. My-Crobe-xt - (Reg. No. 34633, 10L, tan liquid)

 

Ø  Employee(s) will obtain written permission to enter properties from landowners for access and treatment of sites (include with weekly reports)

 

Weekly Reporting:

Ø  The Team Lead will report to and coordinate with the municipal CAO on a weekly basis

 

Ø  Team Lead will submit weekly technical reports with the following information due on Fridays no later than 3:00 p.m. with the following Tuesday as an alternate date:

1. Black Fly/Mosquito Treatment Logs data and monitoring details and any other issues

2. Biweekly, Time Sheets for payroll

 

Monthly Reporting:

Ø  The Team Lead will submit a monthly written report. Report is to be presented to Council each month for the duration of the program.

1. Council Meeting Dates: May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12 at 6:15 p.m. at the Eastern Kings Community Centre 85 Munns Road, Kingsboro.

 

Final Summary Report:

Ø  The Team Lead shall submit a 2025 Municipal Biting Fly Summary Report and recommendations to Council. The Summary report is to be received by the completion date of August 29, 2025.

 

Provincial Report:

Ø  The Team Lead will complete the “Annual Provincial Biting Fly Reporting Form” (1 page) which will be submitted to the provincial office at the end of the contract, and a copy to be included with the final report to the municipality.

 

Physical Requirements:

This job requires employees to be physically fit to:

 

Ø  Hike along pathways, streams, brooks, marshes and through woods and fields of the Eastern Kings area to assess and treat for black fly and mosquito larvae.

Ø  Employees will be required to carry up to 30 lbs of equipment and or larvicide product through the day.

Ø  Trail cutting or spring clearing of pathways, to and from the brooks is generally necessary throughout the season.

Ø  Employees will be responsible for providing their own personal equipment and carrying their own backpack, along with any other supplies needed: Water, snacks, hats, boots, bug spray.

 

Environmental Requirements:

 

Ø  The Employee/Municipality shall adhere to legislation, regulations and bylaws pertaining to the protection of the environment including but not limited to the Provincial Water Course and Wetland Protection Regulations and Section 35 of the Pesticide Control Act General Regulations.

 

Ø  The Employee(s) shall be in compliance with all legislation or municipal bylaws, including but not limited to the following:

1. No driving motorized vehicles in wetlands or natural areas;

2. No making applications to locations that are not on the permit;

3. Not obtaining permission to cross properties;

4. Fogging or spraying with other pesticides not recognized in this contract.

5.Treating the Basin Head Marine Protected Area (MPA) overseen by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO).

 

 

 

Contact Information:

 

Sonya Martin – RMEK Chief Administrative Officer

Email resumes to: cao.rmek@gmail.com

T: 1.902.357.2894

W: www.easternkingspei.ca

 

Municipal Office Address: 85 Munns Road, Rte 301 Kingsboro

(We are in the Eastern Kings Community Centre)

 

Anticipated Start Date: Asap – Monday 28 APRIL 2025

Closing Date for Job Posting: Tuesday 22 APRIL 2025