Reforestation Crew Leader

Spectrum Resource Group

The Position: Reforestation Crew Leader

Type: Seasonal

Reports To: Camp Supervisor

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 $17.85 vacation pay and statutory holiday pay for camp moves and tasks outside of crew leader duties.
• Pay as a percentage of your crews total earning vacation and statutory holiday pay. Here is an example of our pay structure-
  12% of Total Crew Earnings
  2% of Total Crew Earnings
  2% of Total Crew Earnings16% of Total Crew Earnings
  
• 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.
• Potential for work that extends past the tree-planting season.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise a 5- or 11-person tree planting crew under the direction of the camp supervisor.
• Conduct daily tailgate meetings, assess worksites for hazards, inspect vehicles and equipment, ensure first aid requirements are being met and document accordingly.
• Ensure PPE and equipment is available and in good working order.
• Plan production and logistics for your team before the work begins.
• Inspect your team’s work in conjunction with sample plots and document.
• Record and submit planter tallies in Plant Wizard.
• Load/unload and transport boxes of seedlings while maintaining best practices for stock handling.
• Communicate with clients and their representatives, maintain a good working relationship.
• Safely operate large trucks on resource roads and all-terrain vehicles off road.
• Lead camp set up and take down.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• Minimum of three (3) 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.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required for safety sensitive positions including positions with driving responsibilities.
• Tree planters are responsible for bringing their own sleeping accommodation (e.g. tent, trailer), personal items including clothing, footwear, and toiletries. Planting equipment will be available for purchase.
• Experience driving pick-up trucks pulling ball-hitch trailers and all-terrain vehicles.
• Map reading skills and 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.
• The physical ability to perform highly demanding role with the ability to carry 50+ pounds.

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.