Spectrum Resource Group
The Position: Reforestation Support Staff
Type: Seasonal
Reports To: Reforestation Crew Leader
NOW HIRING FOR THE 2027 SPRING SEASON!
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.
Why Wright Canada Holdings:
- A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship
- An hourly rate of $18.00 to $22.50 plus vacation pay and statutory holiday pay.
- Spectrum Camps are remote bush camps that have a kitchen with meals provided (for a fee), dining tents, bathrooms, shower facilities, first aid rooms, drinking water and Starlink internet access.
- Spring and summer work opportunities, with the potential for overtime during peak times, that is paid according to provincial standards.
- Potential for work that extends past the tree-planting season.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support crews as directed by your supervisor.
- Complete quality inspections, sample/audit plots, worksite inspections, drill participation, and review of OH&S documentation.
- Organize equipment before, during and after shifts, inspecting and maintaining as needed.
- Participate in daily tailgate meetings, assess worksites for hazards, inspect vehicles and equipment, ensure first aid requirements are being met and document accordingly.
- Lead camp set up and take down.
- Maintain work area, storage area, and equipment in a condition that promotes good safety practices and in compliance.
- Inspect vehicles and equipment as required.
- Support in leading crews, special planting missions, and planting trees as needed.
- Walk long distances.
- Load/unload and transport boxes of seedlings while maintaining best practices for stock handling.
- Safely operate large pick-up trucks and all-terrain vehicles on resource roads.
- Other duties as required.
Experience and Knowledge Expectations:
- Minimum of two (2) seasons of tree planting experience.
- A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License, or equivalent, and a current Driver’s Abstract.
- Preference may be given to candidates holding a valid BC Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent.
- Commitment to spring and summer plant (Early May to mid-August).
- Experience driving pick-up trucks pulling ball-hitch trailers and operating all-terrain vehicles.
- Competent with technology, handheld devices, and software such as Avenza Maps, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.
- Willingness to work, enjoy, and live in a remote setting.
- Self-motivated and the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
- The physical ability to perform highly demanding role with the ability to carry 50+ pounds.
- English language proficiency (read, write, oral comprehension).
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required safety sensitive positions including positions with driving responsibilities.
Join Our Team:
SRG 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 thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.
