The Municipal District of Bonnyville is hiring a seasonal agricultural labourer to help remove fallen trees from ditches, a job posting that comes days before council declared a municipal agricultural disaster due to persistent heavy rainfall.
The position, titled AG General Labourer (Seasonal), was posted on August 5, 2026, and remains open until filled. According to the MD of Bonnyville jobs board, the successful applicant will assist with duties within Agricultural Services, including removing fallen trees from municipal ditches.
The hiring follows a municipal agricultural disaster declaration by MD council on August 12, 2026. Council acted on recommendations from the General Manager of Environmental and Protective Services, citing 22.68 inches of precipitation during the growing season. The heavy rainfall has caused flooded or unseeded fields, delayed crop development, increased disease pressure, and reduced pasture and hay production, creating significant economic pressure on farm families.
The Agricultural Services Department operates under the Agricultural Service Board, which has delegated authority under the Agricultural Service Board Act, Agricultural Pest Act, Weed Control Act, Soil Conservation Act, and Animal Health Act. The department handles weed control, roadside clearing, and agricultural support services for the district, which encompasses over three million acres of farmland and covers about 13,000 square kilometres.
Residents interested in short-term work can apply through the MD of Bonnyville website. The position is listed as open until filled, and no wage was specified in the posting, though seasonal farm workers in Alberta typically earn between $12.02 and $18.75 per hour, with an average of $16.64 per hour.
