RMEK Biting Fly Control Program
“RURAL MUNICIPLITY OF EASTERN KINGS (RMEK)”
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
2025 MUNICIPAL BITING FLY PROGRAM
The municipality is currently seeking up to 3 Employees
to execute its Annual Biting Fly Program.
The Team may consist of:
· Team Leader with a Class B Certification; and
· A Technician with a Class B Certification; and
· An adult or student without certification.
For Full Job Description Details please go to our website:
https://www.easternkingspei.ca “FLY PROGRAM TAB”
Program: Seasonal F/T – 18 Weeks depending on start date.
Wages: 25.00/hr, 24.00/hr, and 20.00/hr + 4% vacation pay
Anticipated Start Date: 28 APRIL 2025
Closing Date for Job Posting: 22 APRIL 2025
EMAIL RESUMES: cao.rmek@gmail.com
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
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
Eastern Kings Municipal Biting Fly Program
Mandate:
The Eastern Kings Municipal Fly Program’s mandate is to: control the mosquito and black fly populations while keeping the area protected from diseases often transmitted by these flies; keep the outdoor living areas as comfortable as possible for its local citizens, visitors, pets and animals; provide training and education for both the workers and citizens to help them control these biting flies around homes, in fields and woodland areas, in a safe and eco-friendly manner while providing this service in the safest and cost efficient way.
History:
The Eastern Kings Municipal Fly Program started 28 years ago to combat the pestering from these annoying, sometimes dangerous flies. Before this program, during peak seasons, many people were forced to sprint from their cars to their homes because of swarming, aggressive, blood-sucking creatures. Some people were forced to seek medical help from reactions caused by bites they received from so many flies, even though outdoor exposure was no more than a few seconds. This ruined the spring and summer months for numerous locals and visitors of all ages and created health risks. Many people could not get out during the daylight hours to absorb sunshine which is needed to acquire the proper amounts of vitamin D for healthy living. This Fly Program has brought the majority of these local fly species under control, allowing much of the Eastern Kings area to become a more enjoyable and liveable outdoor space.
The work goes on, it requires continuous prevention techniques to keep these pests at bay and research to keep the battle with nature safe and balanced. This program can and is working but it requires the diligence of everyone to do their part to get the best results, to make the spring and summer months comfortable and safe for our children, visitors, pets, animals and ourselves.
How the Fly Program works:
The Eastern Kings Municipal Fly program is run through the Municipality as a community service program. It is designed to keep its citizens and visitors as free as possible from disease, harmful reactions and discomfort from these biting pests. Over the past 30 years, this program has developed into one of the most efficient in the province, balancing results with safety. The identification and understanding of these pests is essential because selecting and using the appropriate control measures is important to everyone’s health and the environment. At present, the Municipality has two, trained and experienced local citizens hired seasonally to assess the various ponds, streams and wetlands, and deliver the
Costs and why:
- Workers’ Wages: Two workers are presently employed as they must travel in two’s for saftey, possible accidents or coyote encounters. Coyotes and accidents are the main concern.
- 4-Wheeler maintenance/gas/storage: (Aids in traveling quickly to starting points in the woods, where ordinary vehicles can’t go, this allows the workers to use their walking time more efficiently along the ponds, marshes and streams)
- Equipment: (Skiff & trailer, maps. GPS, axes, chainsaw, winch, walkie-talkies etc…)
- Treatments and storage: (Purchase of VectoBac liquids, granules, Mosquito Less and flour
Research needed and why:
- More research is needed to control some species. (Unidentified mosquito species cannot be controlled without using dangerous chemicals; not used by the EKC F/P.)
- Global warming is a concern, as this can lead to more dangerous diseases moving north.
- Ongoing research to find better more efficient products to control these pests.
How you can help and make your outdoor living space safer, more comfortable:
It is important that each person helps in the control of these annoying, potentially dangerous biting insects by cleaning-up personal property and public places, even the smallest changes can make big differences in these insect populations.
Things that can help:
– Change the water in birdbaths daily
– Cover water barrels
– Check and empty any water that accumulates in: old tires, eaves troughs, holes in tree, buckets, children’s toys etc…
– Cover wading & swimming pools
Conclusion:
This program strives to be environmentally sound and full-fill its mandate to protect all humans and nature.
For more information contact:
RMEK Municipal Biting Fly Program
Email: cao.rmek@gmail.com
Phone: 902-357-2894