Utility Forestry Technician

wsc; Regina; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental benefits

Employee Ownership potential

Year-round employment

Live out allowance

Compensated travel time

Equipment provided

Job summary

Wright Canada Holdings' CNUC division is hiring a Utility Forestry Technician to identify, inspect and report trees and brush along power line corridors. This full-time, on-site position offers year-round employment, a 4-on/3-off shift pattern, and a live-out allowance with travel time compensation.

You will work with landowners and stakeholders, ensure safety, and perform QA/QC audits per client requirements. Medical and dental benefits are provided, and employee ownership potential may apply.

Qualifications

• Diplomas or degree in forestry or resource management.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with clean record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Strong communication with landowners and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and report trees and brush along power line corridors.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and report trees and brush along power line corridors.
• Consult with landowners and stakeholders for access and consent.
• Perform QA/QC auditing and inspections per client requirements.
• Discuss and negotiate access issues with stakeholders or property owners.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in the work area.
• Maintain and service trucks and equipment; report repairs as needed.
• Uphold core values and maintain a positive work environment.

Skills

Driver's License

Safety awareness

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Integrated Resource Management diploma

Forestry Resource Technology diploma

BSc in Forestry

Job description

The Position: Utility Forestry Technician

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Regional Supervisor

About Us:

CNUC, a division of Wright Canada Holdings, provides innovative, economically sensible and environmentally sustainable vegetation management services.

Why Wright Canada Holdings:

A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship.

Pay rate of $250- $300 per day, paid hourly.

We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots.

• Working shifts of 4 days on and 3 days off.
• Year-round employment, not seasonal work.
• Compensated travel time, depending on working location, and live out allowance.
• Medical and Dental benefits.
• Employee Ownership potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identification, inspection, and reporting of trees and brush along power line corridors.
• Consultation and consenting with landowners and/or stakeholders.
• Complete quality assurance and quality control auditing, inspections, and compliance based on client requirements.
• Discuss and negotiate access issues with stakeholders/property owners.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Help enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at the work site.
• Service trucks and equipment. Keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Report the need for equipment and truck repairs to the supervisor.
• Uphold CNUC core values and maintain a positive work environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• Integrated Resource Management diploma, Forestry Resource Technology diploma, and/or BSc in Forestry and/or one or more years of Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) field-related experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and Drivers Abstract with less than 6 demerits.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Identification, inspection, and reporting of trees and brush along power line corridors.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Must have organizational and prioritization skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with various stakeholders, including home/ land owners, contractors, and other team members, to ensure proper service delivery and clear reports.

Join Our Team:

CNUC of Canada 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.

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 appreciate all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only candidates whose education and experience meet the requirements will be contacted. The posting will remain open until the role is filled.