Posted 10 months ago
Vegetation Management Technician (VMT)
@ Ace Vegetation Control Services Ltd
Nisku, Alberta
Overview
ACE Vegetation Control Service Ltd. is hiring seasonal Vegetation Management Technicians for the 2026 season, starting early May in Nisku, Alberta and running to end of August. The work is outdoor herbicide application and weed management across Western Canada, with extended stays away from home. Pay is $20 to $25 per hour plus meal and accommodation allowances.
Pay:
$20–$25 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Apply herbicides and manage vegetation and weeds
- Identify, document and record weeds
- Manage inventory and equipment
- Operate and maintain equipment
- Interact professionally with customers
Requirements summary:
- Valid Canadian Class 5 licence for at least 2 years
- Clean driver's abstract acceptable to insurer
- Standard First Aid Level C with AED
- H2S Alive and CSO/CSTS 2020
- Strong communication and safety mindset
- Ability to work long outdoor hours, including overtime
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid Level C with AED, H2S Alive, Herbicide Applicator License (asset), UTV Safety Training (asset) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Free or discounted meals, Home office allowance |
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Ace Vegetation Control Services Ltd
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Strategic and custom solutions for controlling and preventing weed and brush growth.
Full company description
With over 30 years of industry experience, Ace Vegetation Service is a company that you can trust for all your vegetation management needs. We specialize in developing strategic, customized solutions for each client to control and prevent invasive species, weeds and general vegetation, as well as providing programs for tree removal and management of brush growth. Hosting a broad range of equipment for both mechanical and chemical control allows ACE the versatility to design a plan that will follow our clients needs and principles for both the short and long term. We’ll take care of your major vegetation challenges. We pride ourselves on teamwork and service allowing us to work side by side with many industries such as: oil & gas, mines, pipelines, utilities, federal and provincial parks, forestry, and municipalities etc. Ace has the necessary licensing, personnel, equipment, and experience to get the job done efficiently and effectively. In the growing season, our vegetation management crews can be found throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as in the Northwest Territories and Yukon. Our professional brush clearing crews occupy the same footprint, however, they can be found working at any time of the year. Our spray crews are trained to safely handle all herbicides and equipment and, taken through multiple accredited courses for everything from herbicide application to the proper use of UTVs. They are fully trained in the proper procedures and policies, health and safety, and environmental aspects of herbicide application to ensure everyone in our company operates safely. Our area supervisors and managers all have extensive experience in planning and executing detailed vegetation management plans and, are able to help identify and plan for all areas where there may be various complications. Please give us a call today at 780-955-8980 to speak to one of our representatives and learn more about the plan we can provide for you!
- LinkedIn followers
- 307
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 25
- Reported office locations
- 2001 8 Street, Nisku, Alberta T9E 7Z1, CA
- Business categories
- Training
- Environmental Consulting
- Industrial
- Other recorded names
- Ace Vegetation Control Services Ltd
- Specialties
- Weed Management
- Aquatic Herbicide Application
- Industrial Herbicide Application
- and Brush Clearing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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With over 30 years of industry experience, Ace Vegetation Service is a company that you can trust for all your vegetation management needs. We specialize in developing strategic, customized solutions for each client to control and prevent invasive species, weeds and general vegetation, as well as providing programs for tree removal and management of brush growth. Hosting a broad range of equipment for both…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Nisku, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1987 |
| Specialties | Weed ManagementAquatic Herbicide ApplicationIndustrial Herbicide Applicationand Brush Clearing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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ACE Vegetation Control Service Ltd.
Seasonal Hiring: Vegetation Management Technicians (VMT)
(aka Weed Sprayer / Herbicide Applicator)
Website: www.acevegetation.com
Looking for a summer job that pays well, builds real-world skills, and keeps you outdoors? Join ACE Vegetation as a Vegetation Management Technician (VMT) for the 2026 season.
Season: Early May to end of August (with possible extension into the fall)
Training/Start Location: Nisku, Alberta (training begins early May)
🚨 Mandatory Hiring Requirement (Insurance Condition)
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID CANADIAN CLASS 5 DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS.
This is a non-negotiable condition required by the insurance industry to be eligible for hire.
What You’ll Do
Work away from home across Western Canada for extended periods
Herbicide application and vegetation/weed management
Weed identification, documentation, and record keeping
Inventory and equipment management
Operate and maintain equipment
Professional customer interaction and public relations
Conditions of Employment (Required)
Applicants must be able to:
Be 18 years of age or older
Pass a Drug (Cannabis) and Alcohol test
Hold a valid Canadian Class 5 driver’s license (minimum 2 years)
Provide a driver’s abstract acceptable to our insurer
Have Standard First Aid Level C with AED
Have H2S Alive
Have CSO / CSTS 2020
Assets (Nice to Have)
UTV Safety Training
Herbicide Applicator License (BC, AB, SK, MB)
Wildlife/Bear Awareness
Class 1 or 3 driver’s license
Confined Space
Who We’re Looking For
You’re a great fit if you:
Communicate clearly (written and verbal)
Bring a positive attitude and strong safety mindset
Are healthy, energetic, and team-oriented
Can work outdoors for long hours, including overtime
Work well with others on a crew
Compensation (Hourly + Allowances)
Staff are paid hourly ($20–$25/hour depending on experience).
Estimated full-season earnings (based on prior seasons) include:
1st Year VMT: $14,000–$18,000 + meal allowance
2nd Year VMT: $16,000–$22,000 + meal allowance
3rd Year VMT: $19,000–$24,000 + meal allowance
Accommodation and meal allowances are provided while working away from home base.
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