Forestry Technician Supervisor

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd is seeking a Forestry Technician Supervisor in Field, BC. This full-time role involves overseeing administrative duties, planning production logistics, and motivating a team. Candidates should have 3-5 years of forestry experience, a relevant education, and a valid B.C. driver’s license. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and requires working away from home in various terrains. Experience with safety standards and chainsaws is preferred.
Spectrum Resource Group The Position: Forestry Technician Supervisor Type: Full-time Reports To: Timber Development Project Manager 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. Why Wright Canada Holdings: Pay rate of $298- $325 per day, paid hourly. Full benefits package Overtime, statutory holiday, and vacation pay Work 10 days on with 4 days off Paid travel time, per diem and accommodations when away from home Employee ownership plan All equipment and tools supplied Comprehensive training and career development opportunities Key Responsibilities: Ensure accurate completion of administrative duties such as payroll tracking, production tracking, equipment inspection and maintenance, drills, safety documents, and production reports. Plan daily and weekly production and logistics for your team before the work begins and inspect your team’s work in conjunction with sample plots and document Motivate and inspire those on your team to perform to their fullest potential Communicate with clients and their representatives to maintain a good working relationship Collaborate with Project Manager to oversee contract safety, production, and quality Assist Project Manager in keeping projects within the allotted budget Create final deliverable packages to be submitted to the client Oversee completion of daily field tasks Train new staff to safely perform all job functions Ability to complete job duties in physically strenuous and varying terrains Other duties as required Experience and Knowledge Expectations: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of Forestry-related experience Post-secondary education in natural resources, forestry or a related field is an asset A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License, or equivalent, and a current Driver’s Abstract Previous experience operating ATVs and pick-up trucks safely on various road conditions is an asset Prior supervisory experience ensuring production targets are met while meeting financial targets Previous experience in compliance and implementation of safety standards Preference may be given to candidates holding a valid BC Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required for safety sensitive positions including positions with driving responsibilities Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team Punctuality, dependability, and accountability in the field The ability to work away from home for scheduled periods of time Experience working with chainsaws would be considered an asset A love of the outdoors 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.