Tree Planter- Tlicho Community Partnership

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd is hiring Tree Planters for the Tlicho Community Partnership. This seasonal position involves planting trees, handling seedlings, and supporting camp infrastructure in remote bush camps with provided amenities. Candidates must be from the Tlicho First Nation and should be able to adapt to a dynamic environment. The job requires physical stamina and self-motivation, with potential for work beyond the planting season.
Spectrum Resource Group The Position: Tree Planter Type: Seasonal Reports To: Reforestation Crew Leader About Us: Spectrum Resource Group (SRG), a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management (IVM) solutions provider with expertise in vegetation management, forest management, and reforestation. We provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada. SRG is committed to promoting equity and diversity within our teams. In partnership with local communities, this job posting and open position is specifically for folks of the Tlicho First Nation, which includes the Behchoko, Whati, Gameti and Wekweeti Communties. Only candidates from this community will be hired into this position. For any other open positions, please see our website. Why Wright Canada Holdings: A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship Spectrum Camps are remote bush camps that have a kitchen 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. Variable Pay Rate: Minimum $0.16 - Our Quoted Price $0.013 - Stat and Vacation $0.173 - Gross Pay per Tree* Average (tree price across all contracts) $0.205 - Our Quoted Price $0.017- Stat and Vacation $0.222 - Gross Pay per Tree* Highest $0.40 - Our Quoted Price $0.034 - Stat and Vacation $0.434 - Gross Pay per Tree* *Gross pay is before taxes and other statutory deductions, camp fees and special worksite allowances. Key Responsibilities: Planting seedling trees. Seedling handling and care. Planting location selection. Tree quality and spacing inspection. Accurately record and document the number of trees planted. Load boxes, move equipment and assist in set up or take down of camp infrastructure. Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright Canada Holdings Ltd.’s culture of safety. Other duties as required. Experience and Knowledge Expectations: Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a current Driver’s Abstract would be considered an asset. Must currently possess, or be willing to obtain, Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent, is considered an asset. Tree planters are responsible for bringing their own sleeping accommodation (e.g. tent, trailer), personal items including clothing, footwear, and toiletries. Planting equipment will be available for purchase. Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment. Self-motivated and the ability to work well individually and as part of a team. Ability to carry 50+ pounds. Willingness to work, enjoy, and live in a remote setting. English language proficiency (read, write, oral comprehension). 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 Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled. An employee-owned company formed in 2017, Wright Canada Holdings is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, representing our family of companies across Canada and is comprised of Spectrum Resource Group, Wright Tree Service of Canada, ArborCare® and CNUC of Canada. Our operations and clientele stretch across Canada from British Columbia to New Brunswick. Together as a family of companies, we provide integrated vegetation management, consulting and operations, and other outdoor services in Canada. Wright Tree Service of Canada offers the entire package of vegetation management services, including integrated vegetation management, storm restoration, work planning services to utility companies and their communities across Canada. ArborCare® provides commercial and residential tree and lawn care services in Calgary. Assisting utilities in improving their utility vegetation management programs through inspection and auditing services, emergency response, consulting, and research, often combined with software and LiDAR solutions in Canada. Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management solutions provider with expertise in reforestation, vegetation management and forest management. They provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.