Reforestation Support Staff- Tlicho Community

Wright Tree Service, Inc. is hiring Reforestation Support Staff for the Tlicho Community Partnership in August, CA. This seasonal, full-time role involves supporting crews, conducting safety inspections, and maintaining equipment in remote bush camps. Candidates must be from the Tlicho First Nation and should have a valid driver's license. The position requires physical stamina and adaptability to a dynamic environment, with an hourly rate of $25 plus benefits.
Position: Reforestation Support Staff- Tlicho Community Partnership
Location: August
Reforestation Support Staff - Tlicho Community Partnership

Apply locations:
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Time type:
Full time

Posted on:
Posted 10 Days Ago

Job requisition

Spectrum Resource Group

The Position: Reforestation Support Staff

Type: Seasonal

Reports To: Reforestation Crew Leader

About Us:

Spectrum Resource Group (SRG) is an integrated vegetation management (IVM) solutions provider with expertise in vegetation management, forest management, and reforestation. We provide these services to various governmental bodies and sectors across Canada.

SRG is committed to promoting equity and diversity within our teams. This job posting is specifically for individuals of the Tlicho First Nation, which includes the Behchoko, Whati, Gameti, and Wekweeti Communities. Only candidates from this community will be hired into this position.

Why Wright Canada Holdings:
• A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship
• An hourly rate of $25.00 plus vacation pay and statutory holiday pay.
• Spectrum Camps are remote bush camps that have kitchens with meals provided, dining tents, bathrooms, shower facilities, first aid rooms, drinking water, and Starlink internet access.
• Potential for work that extends past the tree-planting season.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support crews as directed by supervisor
• Complete safety tasks such as quality inspections, sample/audit plots, worksite inspections, drill participation, and review of OH&S documentation.
• Organize equipment before, during, and after shifts, inspecting and maintaining as needed
• Participate in daily tailgate meetings, assess worksites for hazards, inspect vehicles and equipment, ensure first aid requirements are being met and document accordingly.
• Lead camp set up and take down
• Maintain work area, storage area, and equipment in a condition that promotes good safety practices and in compliance.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment as required.
• Support in leading crews, special planting missions, and planting trees as needed.
• Walk long distances
• Load/unload and transport boxes of seedlings while maintaining best practices for stock handling.
• Safely operate large pick-up trucks and all-terrain vehicles on resource roads
• Other duties as required

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License, or equivalent, and a current Driver’s Abstract would be considered an asset.
• Preference may be given to candidates holding a valid Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent.
• Commitment to spring and summer plant (Early May to mid-August).
• Experience driving pick-up trucks pulling ball-hitch trailers and operating all-terrain vehicles.
• Competent with technology, handheld devices, and software such as Avenza Maps, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.
• Willingness to work, enjoy, and live in a remote setting.
• Self-motivated and able to work well individually and as part of a team.
• The physical ability to perform a highly demanding role with the ability to carry 50+ pounds.
• English language proficiency (read, write, oral comprehension).
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required for safety sensitive positions including positions with driving responsibilities.

Join Our Team:

SRG is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes various brands.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.
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