Co-Op Student

Brad Ryan - Wright Canada Holdings LTD; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Resource Group is seeking a Co-Op Student/Partnership for a seasonal position within Wright Canada Holdings. The role provides exposure to environmental services, vegetation management, and related projects in a collaborative setting.

Join a team committed to safety, integrity and stewardship with opportunities to participate in process improvements and cross-team collaboration across Canada.

Qualifications

• Career interest in the environmental services or vegetation management industries.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a current Driver’s Abstract would be considered an asset.
• Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent, is considered an asset.
• Ability to work with a cross-functional team in multiple locations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products and latest OS.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service with rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast paced environment and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to assigned department(s) on various projects.
• Collaborate with other teams to complete tasks and develop solutions.
• Gain exposure to environmental services and vegetation management roles in a professional setting.
• Participate in process improvement and automation projects as needed.
• Learn the technology of the assigned department(s).
• Network with various teams within the company.
• Support Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with laws, rules, and company policies and procedures.

Job description

Spectrum Resource Group

The Position: Co-Op Student/ Partnership

Type: Seasonal

Reports To: Supervisor

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 peoples 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.
• Potential for work that extends past the co-op term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to assigned department(s) on various projects.
• Collaborate with other teams to complete tasks and develop solutions.
• Gain exposure to various environmental services and vegetation management roles in a professional setting.
• Participate in process improvement and automation projects as needed.
• Learn the technology of the assigned department(s).
• Network with various teams within the company.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• Career interest in the assigned department(s), or in the environmental services or vegetation management industries.
• 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.
• Ability to work with a team of cross-functional experts in multiple locations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience.
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• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast paced, and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.

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.