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Spectrum Resource Group Hiring For Tree Planter-2023 at Prince George, BC Full Time
Spectrum Resource Group
SPECTRUM RESOURCE GROUP IS HIRING!
TREE PLANTER 2023 SEASON
Spectrum is seeking Tree Planters for our 2023 reforestation season.
Almost 15+ million trees to be planted in the spring and summer planting season!
Essential Functions:
- Seedling handling
- Planting location selection
- Tree quality inspection
- Tree spacing inspection
- Participation in safety initiatives
Minimum Requirements:
- Decision making skills
- The ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions
- The ability to work well individually and as part of a team
- Map reading skills
- The physical ability to perform highly demanding role
- Willingness to work, enjoy, and live in a remote setting
- Willingness to live in a tent and camp under the stars
- Preparation for work in all weather conditions
- The ability to carry 50+ pounds
- Commitment to spring & summer plant (May 1 to August 15)
- A good work ethic, a positive attitude & willingness to contribute
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Spectrum’s camps consist of a kitchen unit, dining tent, shower trailers, latrines, drying facilities, laundry facilities, fresh drinking water, and full food service. All camps have internet access.
- Experienced Supervisors and Crew Leaders, drivers that are trained in-house through a resource road driver training program overseen by the BC Forest Safety Council. All management and safety sensitive positions are deemed fit for duty through pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
- Training and mentorship throughout the journey of learning how to plant. For several years, Spectrum has maintained a 60-70% veteran planter ratio, giving new planters ample opportunity to learn from peers and have a high saturation of planter knowledge.
- A proactive approach to safety and injury prevention. Onsite OFA Level 3 attendants who are trained specifically in tree planting related injury prevention. Spectrum works with TotalPhysio and has access to pre-season taping clinics to help with injury prevention and on-going injury management, as well as access to virtual appointments with physiotherapists for quick and remote in-season injury assessment and injury management
- A 3 day on, 1 day off schedule rotation.
- Tree planters are responsible for bringing all of their own personal items including clothing, footwear, toiletries, tents, and tarps. Spectrum has planting equipment available for purchase.
Wright Canada Holdings, Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income and sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal or provincial laws.
