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The Western Irrigation District provides irrigation water to over 400 farms and 1o0,000 acres of land. In addition, it supplies municipal water to over 12,000 people in four different communities through 2,100 km of canals and pipelines. Like other irrigation districts in Alberta, the WID operates under the rules and procedures of the Irrigation Districts Act. We are headquartered in Strathmore, Alberta, approximately 40 kilometers east of Calgary.

SOME PERKS OF WORKING HERE
The WID provides a friendly, diverse and inclusive work environment, competitive wages, comprehensive benefit packages to enrich your health and wellbeing, and a pension plan for salaried employees.
Western Irrigation district field and canal photo

Current Opportunities

Send resumes to careers@wid.net, mail or drop them off at the WID office located at: A-1000 Pine Street, Strathmore, T1P 1C1

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Who We Are

The Western Irrigation District provides irrigation water to over 400 farms and 110,000 acres of land. In addition, it supplies municipal water to over 12,000 people in four different communities through 2,100 km of canals and pipelines. Like other irrigation districts in Alberta, the WID operates under the rules and procedures of the Irrigation Districts Act. The WID is headquartered in Strathmore, Alberta, approximately 40 kilometers east of Calgary.

Where We Work

All work is performed in the field with significant time spent travelling from location to location throughout the boundaries of the  District.

Duties

  • Flow metering of canals and recording of water volumes using Acoustic Doppler flow meter technology.
  • Dissolved oxygen level sampling using YSI Professional Series Pro-Solo portable meter.
  • Inspect for, document and submit reports to the ongoing Alberta Invasive species monitoring program.
  • Maintenance of district SCADA monitoring/control sites and general infrastructure upkeep using weed trimmers and mowers.
  • Planting of new and maintenance of established district wildlife habitat reclamation projects (weeding, watering, mowing).
  • Installation and maintenance as well as recording site information for ongoing biological aquatic weed control testing.
  • Data entry using Excel spreadsheet of information gathered in the field
  • Other labor type work as required related to infrastructure maintenance.

Qualifications

  • Current and returning post-secondary students are preferred.
  • Familiarity with the service area of the Western Irrigation District, understanding rural road navigation, and legal land descriptions is beneficial.
  • Clean class 5 license required, trailer towing experience is an asset
  • Experience with small hand tools (Chain Saw, Weed Trimmer, Commercial push mower).

Note: Starting wage is $20/hour with potential for overtime.

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