Spectrum Resource Group

About Us:

Spectrum Resource Group (SRG), a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management (IVM) solutions provider with expertise in vegetation management, forest management, and reforestation. We provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance on all OH&S related aspects, including, but not limited to:
  • Daily safety tailgates,
  • Emergency response drills,
  • Incident reporting compliance (within 12-hour deadline),
  • Project set-up (i.e. certificate of insurance, emergency response plan, MSDS, WorkSafe Notice of Project submission, worksite/first aid assessment and appropriate first aid equipment requirements),
  • Vehicle pre-trip inspection reports, and,
  • Worksite safety inspections (ex. PPE compliance).
• Ensure environmental compliance (ex. follow open burning regulations, integrated vegetation management regulations – pesticide free-zones, etc.).
• Ensure company policies are followed (ex. mandatory oil changes – 5,000 KM, vehicle transfers, etc.).
• First point of contact for field technicians.
• Assist Project Manager and Human Resources with hiring and personnel resource requirements (pre-season and on-going).
• Assist Project Manager with pre-season set-up of online shared documents, GPS and tablet devices and budget tracking sheets.
• Deliver and assist Project Manager with in-house job training and external training coordination,
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly work plans for the crew.
• Work with crews on sites daily (expectation is 80% minimum field based). Assist crews with daily operations (incl. data collection).
• Assist Project Manager with project reports.
• Responsible for overall data/site quality assurance.
• Daily communication with crew and clients.
• Enter and review payroll for self and crew in company systems – cut-off is every second Saturday.
• Enter and review Concur expense submissions for self and crew – these are due at the end of each month.
• Complete and review daily tracking (time & materials) and monthly client invoicing.
• In addition, this position will consist of supervisory roles not listed here such as: training staff, booking accommodations, keeping supply inventory, performance reviews and other roles determined by the Project Manager.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
• Position may require some outside travel.
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.

Knowledge and Skills Expectations:

• The following education and certifications must be held and/or obtained:
  • Occupational First Aid Level 3

• • Danger Tree Assessor

• • Faller Supervisor
  • Familiarity of Provincial and Federal Legislation:
    • Employment Standards
    • WCB Regulation, as it relates to the job
    • Human Rights
    • National Safety Code, as it relates to the job
  • Familiarity of Client Policy and Standards (includes any client Environment Management Systems, Forest Management Systems, and any other policy and standards that the company is required by contract to uphold).
• Enforces on-the-job safety practices and company policies and operating systems:
  • Employee Handbook
  • Occupational Health and Safety Policy
  • Management Systems (HMS, SSMS, etc.)
  • Support Services (i.e., Human Resources, physical resources, Finance & Accounting, OHS, etc.)
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Needs to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
• Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Must be able to communicate with others and represent the company in a professional manner.
• Possesses 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 work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.