Forestry Technician Crew Leader

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd; Field; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known vegetation management company in British Columbia is seeking a Forestry Technician Crew Leader. The role encompasses team leadership, ensuring safety, and managing forestry operations. Candidates must have relevant experience and a valid driving license. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Overtime and holiday pay

Employee ownership plan

Paid travel and accommodations

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of forestry-related experience required.
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent needed.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Complete administrative duties like payroll tracking.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Lead and inspire the team to perform effectively.

Skills

Forestry-related experience

Leadership abilities

Effective communication

Safety consciousness

Outdoor skills

Education

Post-secondary education in natural resources or forestry

Tools

ATVs

Chainsaws

Vehicles

Job description

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Forestry Technician Crew Leader

Apply locations Prince George, British Columbia Kamloops, British Columbia Vancouver, British Columbia time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR118428

Spectrum Resource Group

The Position: Forestry Technician Crew Lead

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Forestry Technician 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.

Why Wright Canada Holdings:

• Pay rate of $265- $298 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:

• Complete administrative duties such as payroll tracking, production tracking, etc.
• Ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees, including equipment inspection and maintenance as needed, conducting drills, tracking signed out inventory, reviewing and submitting 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
• Collect, review and submit deliverable to supervisor
• Lead and direct team to safely complete camp set up, maintain, and tear down
• Participate in daily layout tasks, such as boundary and road layout, riparian assessment, and ecotype identification.
• 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:

• 2-3 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
• Previous experience in a supervisory role would be considered an asset
• 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 safety conscious attitude
• 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.

Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management (IVM) solutions provider with expertise in reforestation, vegetation management and forest management.

We offer a wide range of employment opportunities in the various sectors of our organization ranging from seasonal to full-time work. We are pleased to offer competitive wages and compensation packages within a welcoming work environment. Company sponsorship is available for certifications and professional development.

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.

To deliver the highest level of professional, safe and environmentally conscious integrated vegetation management solutions to the industry, public and our communities.

To invest in employee development to provide new and innovative services adding mutual value to our clients and vendors.