Labourer

Brad Ryan - Wright Canada Holdings LTD; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service of Canada in Calgary is seeking crew members for field duties in tree care. You will assist arborists, load materials, and help ensure safety and efficiency on job sites; this role requires physical effort and attention to detail.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, Alberta driver’s license, and the ability to pass pre-employment drug screening. Training and safety culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license with <6 demerit points.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Keep worksite clean and safe; remove fallen debris and organize site.
• Ensure pathways are clear for workers and equipment.
• Load/unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris; feed brush into a woodchipper.
• Set up tools and equipment for arborists to use.
• Assist arborists with health assessment data and measurements as needed.
• Perform physically demanding labor in various weather conditions.
• Set up barriers or signs to protect crew and public.
• Report safety hazards to supervisors; follow safety culture.

Skills

Tree identification

Safety compliance

Heavy lifting

English reading/writing

MS Office experience

Education

High School Diploma

Alberta Class 5 driver’s license

Pre-employment drug screen

Tools

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Wright Tree Service of Canada

Essential Job Duties:

(Tasks necessary and required to perform the job.)

• Keep the worksite clean and organized by removing fallen tree debris, including branches, leaves, and trunks
• Ensure that pathways are clear and safe for workers and equipment
• Support Arborists fetching tools, holding materials, or providing general help
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris, or feed brush into a woodchipper
• Set up tools and equipment for arborists to use
• Help arborists assess the health and structural integrity of trees, possibly by assisting with measurements, observations, or gathering data
• Perform physically demanding manual labor in various weather conditions
• Set up barriers or signs to keep the area safe for the crew and the public
• Request repairs or replacement of equipment when necessary
• Actively support and encourage working safely and supporting a positive team environment
• Report safety hazards or unsafe working conditions to supervisors
• Ensure that materials and equipment are stored in a safe and organized manner
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Other Duties:

• Position may require some outside travel
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster
• Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment

Supervisory Duties:

(Duties of supervising others.)

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:

(Knowledge – Comprehension of a body of information acquired by experience or study. Skill – a present, observable competence to perform an activity. Ability – a competence to perform an observable behavior.)

• Eager to learn knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits would be
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices
• Possess the ability to lift move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks, as new situations continue to emerge
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating systems
• Experience with Apple-based products
• Demonstrate excellent customer service focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience
• 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

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:

(The minimum level of education obtained, certifications held, or experience in years acceptable for the role.)

• A High School Diploma or higher
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license, and a current Drivers Abstract with less than 6 demerit points
• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug screening

Other Preferred Requirements: (driver’s license, CDL, pesticide or herbicide license, CPR or first-aid certified)

• Valid First-Aid and CPR certificates would be considered an asset.

Language Requirements (read, write, speak):

English - Read, Write, Speak

Spanish - Read, Write, Speak

Other Language _________________ - Read, Write, Speak

Travel Requirements:

No-Seldom

Yes-Occasional (up to 5%)

Yes-Moderate (5% to 25%)

Yes-Substantial (25% to 50%)

Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)

Physical Characteristics:

(The physical demands necessary to perform the job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.)

• Sit for long periods of time while operating equipment
• Lift heavy objects, up to 20 pounds, on an infrequent basis

Environmental Factors:

(The working conditions including environment if outside - weather/temperature, noise or otherwise normal office environment.)

• Working outside in extreme weather conditions
• Regular and consistent exposure to loud noises from equipment and machinery