Integrated Vegetation Management Technician - Ontario

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service, Inc. is seeking an Integrated Vegetation Management Technician for a seasonal, full-time position across various locations in Southwestern Ontario. The role involves managing vegetation, promoting awareness of invasive species, and collecting data. Candidates should have a background in Natural Resources or Forestry and must be physically fit to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Accommodations when away from home

All equipment supplied

Qualifications

• Experience in vegetation management is an asset.
• Ability to acquire the required provincial pesticide applicator license.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and control vegetation throughout Southwestern Ontario.
• Promote awareness of invasive species to the public.
• Collect and interpret vegetation population data.

Skills

Data Collection

Vegetation Management

Chainsaw Operation

First Aid

Education

Natural Resources

Forestry

Environmental Science

Tools

Chainsaw

Brush Saw

Job description

Integrated Vegetation Management Technician - Ontario page is loaded

Integrated Vegetation Management Technician - Ontario

Apply locations London, Ontario Brampton, Ontario Kitchener, Ontario Hamilton, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR117649

Spectrum Resource Group

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Integrated Vegetation Management Technician to join Spectrum Resource Group (Wright Canada Holdings Ltd.) for various locations in Southwestern Ontario as integral members of our crew, gaining hands on training experience in the vegetation management industry.

This is a late spring to early fall seasonal, full-time field position with limited office work. Integrated Vegetation Management Technician is responsible for promoting awareness of invasive species and integrated vegetation management practices and collect data regularly. Crews can expect to work 10-hour days on a 10 on 4 off rotation.

This position will start late April, early May 2025.

We offer:

• $ 19.50 - $25.00per hour

• Paid travel time and accommodations when away from home

• All equipment supplied

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Inventory and control vegetation (native/invasive) throughout Southwestern Ontario .

• Select and implement appropriate management and control practices.

• Promote awareness of invasive species and integrated vegetation management practices to the public on a day-to-day basis.

• Collect and interpret vegetation population data and monitor control efficacy.

• Working outdoors. Work localities include highway and resource road rights-of-way, oil and gas and utility infrastructure, facilities and sub-stations.

• Operation of pick-up trucks on a daily basis on various road conditions.

• Some projects will require brush saw and chainsaw operation.

• Position requires travel throughout the province.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work away from home for shifts

• Ability to acquire the required provincial pesticide applicator or exterminator license

• The ability and desire to collect high quality, and accurate data

• Experience in vegetation management is an asset.

• Any educational background in Natural Resources, Forestry or Environmental is an asset.

• Strong proficiency in using a chainsaw considered an asset

• Provincially relevant first aid or equivalent

• Valid unrestricted driver’s License

• Able to work outside and in a range of weather conditions

• Physically fit to work and walk in a rough terrain area

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.

ABOUT US

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 the nation. Together, we provide integrated vegetation management, consulting and operations, and other outdoor services.

Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.