We are looking for technicians to join our restoration
team on field installations across western Canada.

Job Type: Seasonal

Purpose:
The Restoration Technician is responsible for carrying out our ecological restoration
scopes on site. Restoration Teams use plant material and soil bioengineering
techniques to repair erosion, strengthen, revegetate, and create habitat along
riverbanks. Restoration crews will also carry out Solar Irrigation, vegetation
maintenance and native plant nursery activities as necessary.

Status: Reports to Restoration Crew Foreman
Location: Rockyview County, interprovincial deployment required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

INSTALLATION
● Collect and store live plant material
● Handle and install erosion/sediment control materials
● Install soil bioengineering elements
● Planting native vegetation (trees, plugs and shrubs) to spec
● Nursery planting and maintenance activities
● Install/repair perimeter fencing
● Solar Irrigation system installation, maintenance and repair
● Pre-season preparation of irrigation systems and materials. Post-season
takedown and processing of systems
● Prepare sites for planting
● Carry out maintenance and monitoring scopes as necessary
● Carry out other project requirements as per Crew Foreman/Project Manager
OTHER DUTIES
● Transport crews and materials to site as needed
● Farm upkeep and maintenance
● Ensure that provided vehicle is operated in a safe and respectful manner
● Correspond with Resource Manager when regular maintenance, cleaning and
repairs are required on the provided equipment
● Clean, organize and maintain tool condition. Report lost or damaged equipment
and PPE to Foreman
● Tool rentals, returns
● Keep up to date on relevant training and industry standards
● Attend departmental meetings as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS
● Experience landscaping, tree planting or forestry
● Experience in industrial field work an asset (minesite, oil and gas)
● High-quality plug planting skills
● Experience using hand saws and pruning shears
● Backcountry driving experience
● Experience working outdoors in challenging weather
● Experience working in small team-oriented crews
● A passion for the outdoors and environmental stewardship
● Has an interest and curiosity for horticulture and restoration
● Physical abilities must include: heavy lifting, resilience to cold and wet
conditions, athletic level fitness, can travel by foot for long distances over
uneven terrain
● Strong knowledge of irrigation system design
● Willingness to work and travel alone
● Willingness to learn and grow your career

Pay Scale: [Level 1]

$22-$26 hourly with discretionary benefits (paid training/certifications, equipment budget season completion bonus). Placement in pay scale is based on experience and educational background.

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We are seeking temporary seasonal technicians to boost capacity at various times throughout our active field season (March to November).

By filling out the application below you are putting your name on a list of elite professionals that may be called upon to deploy on our Ecological Restoration Projects across western Canada.

If you are interested in a full time placement please fill out our application under the 'Restoration Technician header instead'

Job Type:  Contract (project by project)

Purpose: The Support Technician is a temporary position responsible for carrying out construction and maintenance scopes on our ecological restoration projects.

Status: Reports to Crew Foreman/Project Manager

Location:  Western Canada

Pay Level:  Temporary Scale (Day Rate, Piece Rate, Hourly dependent on project)

Duties and Responsibilities:

FIELD DUTIES

• Efficiently plant seedlings, plugs and containers in specified areas according to the project’s guidelines and requirements, ensuring correct depth, spacing, and positioning.  
• Planting as per ecological prescription under regulations and considerations of site specific conditions (national parks, resource sites [mining, oil], riparian areas).
• Ability to meet or exceed daily or weekly planting targets, working efficiently to ensure high productivity levels without compromising quality.
• Seedling handling and care
• Maintaining accurate planting records as necessary
• Load boxes, move equipment and assist in set up or take down of staging areas
• Deployment of erosion/sediment control materials
• Site maintenance tasks (invasive plant removal, clean up, seeding, etc…)
• Fencing or signage installation
• Other landscape labor tasks as required

OTHER DUTIES

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings. 
• Arrive on site professionally and prepared for all of the days activities
• Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
• Compliance with all Leaf Ninjas and site specific safety plans/policies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience tree planting, forestry, landscaping or other resource reclamation work
• Full availability for the entire duration of the project is expected
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• The ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Experience using hand saws, shovels and pruning shears
• Preparation for work in highly variable weather and environmental conditions
• Has a passion for living and working outdoors
• Has an interest and curiosity for horticulture, ecology and restoration
• Physical abilities must include: heavy lifting (50+lbs), resilience to cold and wet conditions, athletic level fitness, can travel by foot for long distances over uneven terrain

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