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Leaf Ninjas is looking for enthusiastic talent, ready to tackle challenging projects, that will ultimately enable the restoration of our land.
We are an equal opportunity employer offering competitive wages, ongoing education and a positive, inclusive working environment.
Our Current Positions
Restoration Crew Foreman
We are looking for crew leaders to execute our requirements for installation and
maintenance on our ecological restoration projects. This person will be responsible to
meet industry/municipal standards on bioengineering projects in the GCA and other
remote locations in western Canada. They will manage a 4-8 person crew and assume
responsibility for their safety, procedural compliance, and daily organization.
Position Title: Restoration Crew Foreman
Job Function: Leadership on all installation and maintenance scopes. Install vegetation,
solar powered irrigation systems, erosion/sediment control and other bioengineering
elements. Safety program compliance and team accountability oversight.
Job Type: Seasonal (April - December)
Purpose: The Restoration Crew Foreman will lead our ecological restoration teams and utilize
plant material and soil bioengineering techniques to repair erosion, strengthen ecology,
revegetate, and create habitat in riparian areas.
They will provide leadership, training and daily supervision of restoration crews on a
variety of restoration, maintenance and bioengineering projects.
Status: Reports to Project Manager
Location: Rockyview County, interprovincial deployment required
Pay Level: Level 2
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
● 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
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION
● Organize, lead and participate in regular department meetings
● Provide training and guidance for your assigned Restoration crew
● Ensure that crews and subcontractors are compliant with safety and
environmental policy
● Regularly complete Field Level Hazards Assessments PRIOR to entering a job site
● Report and record all safety incidents involving yourself, subcontractors or
technicians
● Become familiar with all PPE requirements on each job site, regularly maintain
and organize PPE and safety equipment
● Perform daily field logs
● Correspond with the Project Manager to ensure production rates and other
progress metrics are being met
● Provide project feedback (timelines, deadlines, progress, reflective) to Project
Manager and COO
● Correspond with Technical Support to ensure that solar irrigation systems are
functioning as planned and troubleshoot as necessary
● Respond to emails, text messages and phone calls in a timely fashion
● Ensure confirmations for completion of work are consistently provided to Project
Managers
● Perform Maintenance logs as necessary
● Minor client facing responsibilities are expected dependant on project
● Review department financials yearly with team
OTHER DUTIES
● Transport crews and materials to site as needed
● 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 equipment
● Clean, organize and maintain tool condition. Report lost or damaged equipment
and PPE to Equipment Manager
● Tool rentals, returns, purchase as necessary
● Keep up to date on relevant training
QUALIFICATIONS
● Minimum 2 years experience in landscaping, tree planting or forestry
● Minimum 2 seasons of experience supervising small team-oriented crews
● Experience with industrial field work an asset (minesite, oil and gas)
● Ecology or Horticultural credentials an asset
● High-quality plug planting skills
● Ability to work away from home for up to one month
● Experience using hand saws and pruning shears
● Backcountry driving experience
● Experience working outdoors in challenging weather
● Has 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
Wage: $26.00 - $32.00
Future opportunities:
● Project Manager
● Quality Assurance Manager
● Safety coordinator
APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/2Da4qTYCvffY1qLC9
Restoration Technician
We are looking for Technicians to execute our requirements for installation and
maintenance on our ecological restoration projects. This person will be responsible to
meet industry and municipal standards on bioengineering projects in the GCA and
other remote locations in western Canada
Position Title: Restoration Technician
Job Function: Installation, and maintenance of vegetation, irrigation systems,
erosion/sediment control and other bioengineering elements
Job Type: Seasonal (April - December)
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 in riparian areas.
Restoration crews will also carry out Solar Irrigation and vegetation maintenance scopes
as necessary.
Status: Reports to Restoration Crew Foreman
Location: Rockyview County, interprovincial deployment required.
Pay Level: Level 1
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
● 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
● 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
Wage: $22.00 - $26.00
Future opportunities:
● Crew Foreman
● Project manager
● Safety coordinator
APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/2Da4qTYCvffY1qLC9
Native Plant Nursery Manager
Purpose:
The Native Plant Nursery Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our native plant nursery, ensuring the health and productivity of our plant inventory, managing seasonal and temporary workers, and supporting ecological restoration projects through the provision of high-quality native genetics. This role includes propagation, horticulture, inventory management, site planning, and continuous process improvement to align with the company's restoration and sustainability goals.
APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/2Da4qTYCvffY1qLC9
Status: Reports to Operations Manager, Vice President
Location: Rockyview County, interprovincial travel may be required
Pay Level: Level 3
Duties and Responsibilities:
NURSERY OPERATIONS
- Manage propagation schedules for trees, shrubs, and herbaceous native species
- Oversee greenhouse and shade-house operations, including irrigation, pest management, and environmental controls
- Maintain accurate records of plant production, survival rates, and inventory levels
- Ensure proper care of container and field-grown stock year-round
- Develop and implement nursery work plans based on restoration project needs
- Coordinate with Restoration Team to align nursery output with upcoming field work
- Supervise and train nursery staff and seasonal workers
- Oversee all incoming and outgoing client orders
- Maintain seed collection records and assist with native seed banking and processing
- Plan harvest schedules and lead/deploy teams for local genetics collection
- Monitor storage conditions and inventory of dormant stock
- Audit quality and count of all incoming and outgoing plant material
- Audit on site transplant quality as required
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
- Design and improve nursery layouts for efficiency and scalability
- Assist in setting nursery production targets and long-term plant availability forecasts
- Identify infrastructure or system improvements to enhance growing conditions and workflow
ADMINISTRATION
- Ensure operational compliance with COR safety standards and local regulations
- Track equipment and material needs, and coordinate with procurement
- Conduct site tours and support educational/outreach efforts when required
- Attend planning meetings and contribute to restoration planning as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion for native plants and ecological land management
- 3+ years of experience managing a commercial, native, or restoration-focused nursery an asset
- Proven ability to propagate native plants using seeds, cuttings and stakes
- Expert level taxonomy skills pertaining to regional native species
- A diploma or degree in Horticulture, Biology, or a related field preferred but not required
- Pesticide/Herbicide Applicators license an asset
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
- Strong knowledge of plant pathology, pest management, and irrigation systems
- Familiarity with ecological restoration principles
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities
- Skilled in team leadership and staff supervision
- Comfortable with outdoor work in variable weather and physical labor
Class 5 Driver’s License; hauling experience an asset