Job Details
Location:
Prince George Region
Position Start Date:
April 1, 2025
Accommodation:
Camp
Pay Rate:
17.40 per hour
Rookies & New Workers Welcome to Apply:
Yes
Description & Qualifications
Job Description
The Position: Tree Planter
Type: Seasonal
Reports To: Reforestation Crew Leader
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
- Spectrum Camps are remote bush camps that have a kitchen with meals provided, dining tents, bathrooms, shower facilities, first aid rooms, drinking water and Starlink internet access.
- Potential for work that extends past the tree-planting season.
- Variable Pay Rate:
Minimum- $0.16 Our Quoted Price; $0.013 Stat and Vacation; $0.173
Gross Pay per Tree*
Average- $0.205 Our Quoted Price; $0.017 Stat and Vacation; $0.222 -
Gross Pay per Tree*
Highest- $0.40 Our Quoted Price; $0.034 Stat and Vacation; $0.434
Gross Pay per Tree*
Gross pay is before taxes and other statutory deductions, camp fees
and special worksite allowances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planting seedling trees.
- Seedling handling and care.
- Planting location selection.
- Tree quality and spacing inspection.
- Accurately record and document the number of trees planted.
- Load boxes, move equipment and assist in set up or take down of camp infrastructure.
- Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright Canada Holdings Ltd.’s culture of safety.
- Other duties as required.
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.
Certifications & Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) season of experience cooking in a tree planting camp.
- Commitment to spring and summer plant (Early May to mid-August).
- BC Food Safe Level 1
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a current Driver’s Abstract.
- Must currently possess, or be willing to obtain, B.C.
- Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent, is considered an asset.
- Applicant must pass pre-employment drug screening.
- 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.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.
- Self-motivated and the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to carry 50+ pounds.
- Willingness to work, enjoy, and live in a remote setting.
- English language proficiency (read, write, oral comprehension).
How to Apply
Application Deadline:
Saturday, March 29, 2025
We are pleased that you are considering employment opportunties with us! Please email your resume to the email provided and we will follow up.
Primary Contact:
Danielle Lavoie
Contact Information:
403-463-3937