Bionera/Ramo Hiring For Tree Planting Team at Forestburg, AB Full Time

Working for Bionera:

Is working against global warming!

2023 Coal Mine Rehabilitation
Bionera

Tree Planting Team

Who Is Bionera?

Have you ever wondered how you could concretely contribute to reducing the impact of human activities on global warming? We may have something for you on this regard.

At Groupe Ramo, including Bionera, as the western Canada side division, we have developed cutting-edge expertise in the production and use of willows as a Nature Based Solution against climate change and global warming. Concretely, we use willows to afforest and reclaim degraded sites, to treat wastewater, to recover fertilizer, to protect shoreline, etc. Harvested as a mulch, we use it with biosolids to restore degraded soil as organic matter amendment before afforesting them with willows. With the whole stalks, we manufacture green noise screens as an alternative to concrete along highways. It’s called circular economy company, that aims to respect the principles of sustainable development in its actions.

Since 2009, Bionera has planted over 2000 acres of damaged and degraded land with willows, that is over 14 million individual trees. By joining the Bionera tree planting team you will be applying you passion, skills, and work ethic to the repair of lands damaged by coal mining. You will be doing something truly meaningful to improve the world.

Our company is special because each person who works here makes it special. We operate on the principles of trust, self-empowerment, and common sense. We hope that you will consider applying for this job and bringing your talent to our team.
www.ramo.eco

What is the Job Opportunity?

For the 2023 season, we are looking for 6 hardworking, dedicated, and adventurous individuals willing to take on a short contract doing some really good work repairing a damaged mining landscape. This is a first level position into the Bionera team, we are always on the lookout for talent individuals. We are growing and more exciting opportunities are on the horizon.

On this current project we will be planting willows on 400 acres of decommissioned mining land near Forestburg Alberta. Depending on weather we will start late April or early May and the contract is expected to run for at least 4 – 5 weeks. The work is located near a relatively remote prairie town in Alberta. During your time on the project, we will provide accommodation, meals, and transport to and from the mine site. Work will consist of working on a mechanical planting crew and some hand planting to fill the gaps in previously planted areas.

You bring:

· Your passion for being involved in earth repair.

· Your sense of adventure and enthusiasm.

· Your willingness to take on new challenges and grow.

· Your strong desire to work as part of a team to get the job done.

· CSA approved work boots.

Extra Assets, but not required:

· Training or experience in agriculture, fruit picking or tree planting.

· Education in agricultural, biology, or environmental technologies.

· Safety training and other certification are always a good thing.

· Knowing the Latin name for willow helps too, but not required; )

We provide:

· $20.00 – $25.00/hr plus overtime 8 – 11 hr shifts

· Accommodation in Forestburg

· Transportation to and from the job site

· Meals or Daily food allowance

· PPE to keep you safe and dry on the mining site (there are hazards and it will rain)

· Opportunities for growth in the company and future employment

o We are a young and growing company that is always on the lookout for talented and skilled individuals.

Send your resume or reach out with your questions to [email protected] We start call backs and interviews the week of April 1st target start date is May 1stin the field with orientations on April 27th and 28th.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 1 month

Salary: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-05-01