Reforestation Support Staff

Wright Tree Service, Inc. seeks Reforestation Support Staff for the 2025 planting season in August, CA. The role involves monitoring quality, ensuring safety compliance, and leading teams in camp operations. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and be able to perform under pressure. Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour. The position requires physical work, travel, and a rotation schedule of 3 days on, 1 day off.
Location: August

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Reforestation Support Staff

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Prince George, British Columbia

Time type:
Full time

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Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition
Spectrum Resource Group

ABOUT THE ROLE

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd., operating as the Spectrum Resource Group, is seeking Support Staff (Checkers) for the 2025 planting season beginning mid-April through to mid-August. We have millions of seedlings to plant! Tree planting is one of the toughest physical jobs on the continent and a skilled and experienced team is required to support the operations. If you are looking for a challenge, with opportunities to demonstrate your leadership and technical skills, this job is for you.

The Reforestation Support Staff member primarily monitors quality on the block, inspects worksites to ensure OH&S compliance, completes duties around camp and tasks required by the camp supervisor. The Support Staff is also responsible for leading teams during camp set up and take down. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, can inspire those around them and perform well under pressure.

Shift schedule is 3 days on, 1 day off rotation but are subject to change as a support staff member. Support Staff can expect training and mentorship from supervisors before the season and throughout. We maintain a proactive approach to safety and injury prevention with camp first aid attendants and training from industry leading physiotherapists on injury prevention and management techniques.

Spectrum’s Support Staff compensation is competitive with other tree planting companies. We pay Support Staff an hourly rate and add statutory holiday pay and vacation pay in addition to this. Rates range from $20.00 - $25.00 an hour based on experience and overtime paid per provincial standard.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Report to and follow instruction from the camp supervisor.
• Ensure a safe and productive working environment for employees.
• Work quality inspections, sample/audit plots, worksite inspections and review of OH&S documentation.
• Organization of equipment before, during and after shifts will be required.
• Participate in daily tailgate meetings, assess worksites for hazards, inspect vehicles and equipment, ensure first aid requirements are being met and document accordingly.
• Participate in drills as required.
• Lead camp set up and take down.
• Help maintain camp infrastructure as required.
• Maintain work area, storage area, and equipment in a condition that promotes good safety practices and in compliance.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment as required.
• Occasionally lead crews or special planting missions.
• Occasionally planting trees.
• Walking long distances.
• Working alone.
• Load/unload and transport boxes of seedlings while maintaining best practices for stock handling.
• Motivate and inspire those on your team to perform to their fullest potential.
• Communicate with clients and their representatives, maintain a good working relationship.
• Safely operate large pick-up trucks on resource roads.
• Safely operate all-terrain vehicles off road.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright Canada Holdings Ltd.’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Position will require travel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of two (2) seasons of tree planting experience.
• A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License, or equivalent, and a current Driver’s Abstract.
• Preference may be given to candidates holding a valid BC 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.
• Experience operating all-terrain vehicles.
• Map reading skills.
• 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 the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• The physical ability to perform highly demanding role with the ability to carry 50+ pounds.
• Demonstrate excellent focus on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience.
• Communicate…