Forestry Technician - Utility Patrol & Consent

C & D Vegetation Control Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Vision care

Job summary

C & D Vegetation Control Ltd in Alberta is seeking patrollers to assist in planning and coordinating utility tree work across the province. The role focuses on assessing vegetation along right-of-ways and obtaining permission for work on behalf of the utility company, with extensive travel and outdoor work year-round.

You will need strong communication, self-motivation, and attention to detail, plus supervisory experience and a valid driver's license; benefits include dental, extended health,

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a supervisor/foreperson in an arboriculture or forestry setting.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Driven/Motivated
• Can Work Alone Without Supervision

Responsibilities

• Assess vegetation along utility right-of-ways and obtain permission for the work on behalf of the utility company.
• Plan and coordinate utility tree work in Alberta.
• Travel throughout the province of Alberta.
• Work outdoors year round and maintain attention to detail.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Able to travel

Technological literacy

Education

Degree or Diploma in Forestry/Urban Forestry/Arboriculture

ISA Certified Arborist or TRAQ

Tools

GIS experience

Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook

Job description

We are currently looking for patrollers to assist in planning and coordinating utility tree work in Alberta. The main focus of this job will be to assess vegetation along utility right-of-ways and obtain permission for the work on behalf of the utility company.

Communication skills are a must, as consultations with contractors, municipalities and landowners regarding proposed work will be required. Individuals who apply will be required to travel throughout the province of Alberta and will be okay with working outdoors year round. All applicants must be self-motivated with a positive attitude as they will be working independently. Attention to detail and technological literacy is also a must.

Requirements:

2 years experience as a supervisor/foreperson in an arboriculture or forestry setting

Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Driven/Motivated

Can Work Alone Without Supervision

Assets:

Degree or Diploma in Forestry/Urban Forestry/Arboriculture

Utility Arborist Designation (UTT/UTW/CUA)

ISA Certified Arborist or TRAQ

Previous Patrolling experience

Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook

GIS experience

Standard First Aid/CPR & H2S/Snowmobile/UTV/ATV Certifications

Herbicide Application Experience

AB pesticide applicators certificate

This position is a full time position with room for advancement.

All company expenses and accommodations are covered alongside a living out allowance paid daily.

Wages are based on experience and are a flat day rate paid out on the basis of 10 hour shifts.

All employees are expected to have basic knowledge of word and excel and the ability to learn new softwares. If you are a highly motivated person, who strives for continual growth and looking for a competitive salary we are looking for you.

Company vehicle will be supplied for work use only and a driving abstract will be required.

All applicants must include a resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $300.00-$400.00 per day

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Where are you located ?
• What is your Forestry or Arboriculture experience? Previous experience is required for this role; applications without relevant experience will not be considered.
• Are you okay regularly working away from home (typically 5 - 10 days at a time)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (preferred)

Work Location:

On the road