Spray Field Supervisor

Davey Tree Expert Co; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic team leaders to supervise crews applying herbicides in Saskatchewan and Alberta. This role involves extensive travel, ensuring safety and access along utility corridors while managing vegetation control. Ideal candidates will have experience in pesticide application and a strong commitment to safety and quality. With a focus on independent work and client interaction, this position offers a unique opportunity to make an impact in the field. Join a company that values its employees and provides ongoing training and advancement opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hotel costs covered

Tax-free living allowance

Ongoing training

Protective clothing provided

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in pesticide application, especially in industrial or landscaping.
• Ability to work independently and manage crews effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crews applying herbicides for vegetation control.
• Conduct safety checks and oversee crew operations.
• Perform quality control inspections post-application.

Skills

Pesticide application

Crew supervision

Attention to detail

Customer relations

Weed identification

Safety inspections

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Certifications in pesticide application

Tools

Herbicide applicator equipment

Tablets

Windows

Excel

Job description

Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations: Martensville, Saskatchewan
Additional Locations: Saskatchewan and extensive travel
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 206406

Position Overview

In this role, we are looking for team leaders that can travel throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan to support our crews in the field and interact with our clients and landowners to ensure access and safety is maintained along utility corridors and power distribution stations. A prospective employee will ideally have 2-3 years of experience in previous pesticide employment, particularly in industrial or landscaping applications, though experience in other related fields may be accepted. A strong emphasis will be focused on working independently away from our main offices for several days at a time during our summer season.

This challenging position entails the supervision of crews in the field applying herbicides to manage brush and noxious weeds on utility facilities, power line rights-of-ways, and pipeline rights-of-way. The application of herbicides varies from selective backpack treatments to large scale foliar treatments utilizing 1-ton trucks, all-terrain vehicles, and/or heavy equipment.

Job Duties

• Supervision of crews in the field performing chemical and mechanical vegetation control.
• Oversee crew operations and conduct regular safety and performance checks.
• Operate herbicide applicator equipment, adhering to all company and environmental standards.
• Conduct pre-patrol surveys of locations to facilitate crew access and identify pre-existing hazards.
• Contact landowners and clients to facilitate the completion of the work.
• Perform post-patrol quality control inspections of completed applications.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.
• Asset: Air brakes, herbicide applicators certificate, H2S, WHMIS, Standard First Aid with CPR, ATV training, heavy equipment operating experience, customer relations, site assessments, weed identification, equipment maintenance, and crew management.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail, and proficiency in using tablets, Windows, and Excel are required.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
• Ability to contact landowners and clients and address concerns.
• Ability to perform safety inspections and quality control on completed work.
• Familiarity with Alberta and Saskatchewan legal land navigation and map reading.

Additional Information

• Extensive travel is required for this role. Hotel costs are covered by Davey Tree and virtually all expenses are covered.
• Wages are dependent on prior experience and certifications.
• Wages range from $27-$30 dollars an hour depending on experience and certifications, along with a $50.00 tax-free living allowance paid for out-of-town work.
• Davey provides all safety and protective clothing required, but new employees must provide their own CSA steel-toed rubber boots.
• Davey provides ongoing training and advancement opportunities.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial, and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other, and the world around us. We offer the resources, size, and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.