pest control technician
Inspect buildings and outdoor areas to detect infestations and determine the appropriate treatment required. Tasks include spraying chemical mixtures, setting animal traps, and advising clients on prevention methods.
- On-site
- Saltspring Island, BC
- Posted Aug 7, 2026
- Apply by Sep 6, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Inspect buildings and outside areas to detect signs of infestation Provide estimate of costs Determine type of treatment required Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas Place and set traps to capture and remove animals Clean out areas that harbour pests Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience Animal traps Electrical sprayers Mechanical sprayer Netting devices Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Vehicle supplied by employer Willing to travel Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Financial benefits Commission Group insurance benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Stocks/shares
What you’ll do
Inspect buildings and outdoor areas to detect infestations and determine the appropriate treatment required. Tasks include spraying chemical mixtures, setting animal traps, and advising clients on prevention methods.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and a Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence. Candidates must have between 1 and 2 years of experience and a valid driver's licence.
Benefits
• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Health Care Plan • Commission • Group Insurance Benefits • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) • Stocks/Shares
Listed skills
- Attention to detailPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Pest Inspection
- Chemical Spraying
- Animal Trapping
- Client Advising
- Cost Estimation
- Pesticide Application
- Attention To Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
Job areas
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 6, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level