We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan and manage our Ecological Restoration scopes across Western Canada.

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Purpose:
The Project Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of complex industrial, municipal, and private ecological restoration projects. This role is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing multiple concurrent projects while achieving defined scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and environmental outcomes.

The Project Manager applies PMI-aligned project management principles, professional judgment, historical data, and industry best practices to deliver projects that meet contractual obligations, achieve internal financial targets, and contribute to long-term ecological function and resilience.

Status: Reports to Operations Manager
Location: Rockyview County, Alberta

Duties and Responsibilities:  

PROJECT DELIVERY AND GOVERNENCE 

• Own full lifecycle project delivery in accordance with PMI standards, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing.
• Develop and maintain Project Management Plans, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management components.
• Establish and actively manage project baselines (scope, schedule, cost) and lead corrective actions when variances occur.
• Implement formal change control processes, including impact analysis, documentation, approvals, and communication.
• Identify, assess, and actively manage project risks and opportunities, maintaining risk registers and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead structured project close-out, including financial reconciliation, lessons learned, and as-built / technical documentation.

FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Maintain full accountability for project financial performance, including cost tracking, forecasting, margin protection, and cash flow.
• Monitor actuals versus budget and proactively address cost, schedule, or scope risks that threaten financial targets.
• Support progress claims, invoicing inputs, and change order pricing in coordination with Operations and Finance.
• Ensure internal financial targets are consistently met across assigned projects.

CLIENT MANAGEMENT

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for clients and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and communications plans appropriate to project complexity and risk.
• Lead regular client meetings, site walks, and progress updates, ensuring expectations are managed and agreements documented.
• Manage subcontractor relationships, performance, and contractual obligations.

FIELD EXECUTION AND OVERSIGHT

• Translate project plans into clear, executable direction for field teams and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify safety, quality, environmental compliance, and progress.
• Provide technical leadership related to ecological restoration, construction sequencing, and environmental best practices.
• Interpret and apply applicable environmental legislation, permits, and regulatory requirements.

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION

• Provide leadership and direction to Restoration Crew Foremen and field teams assigned to projects.
• Ensure all personnel are properly oriented to scope, safety, environmental policy, and quality expectations.
• Establish clear performance expectations, progress metrics, and reporting rhythms for project teams.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Safety & Compliance, Supply, and Equipment teams to ensure resource readiness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management systems, standards, and KPIs.

OTHER DUTIES

• Support installation and field activities as required to ensure project success.
• Provide input to Operations Manager and Directors regarding emerging opportunities, risks, and sector developments.
• Maintain required training, certifications, and professional development
• Ensure company vehicles, tools, and equipment are used safely and responsibly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification – required
• Strong working knowledge of PMI / PMBOK principles and best practices
• Minimum 3 years of progressive project management experience, preferably in construction, restoration, infrastructure, or environmental services
• Minimum 5 years of relevant field experience in ecological restoration, horticulture, landscaping, or construction
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects with material financial responsibility
• Experience with subcontractor procurement, scheduling, and performance management
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and project controls / tracking systems
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, GIS data, and mapping software
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance in field-based work
• Backcountry and adverse-conditions driving experience. Class 5 drivers license and clean drivers abstract required
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
• Financial acumen and comfort managing budgets, forecasts, and margins
• Structured, analytical, and solutions-oriented decision-maker
• Ability to lead in dynamic, outdoor, and operationally complex environments
• Physically capable of field work, including travel over uneven terrain and exposure to challenging weather

Pay Level: [Level 3]

Placement dependent on experience and education.  Pay level 3 ranges from $50,000-$80,000 (hourly or salary) and includes a benefits package and other discretionary benefits.
Project Manager may be eligible for elevation to a senior level [Pay Level 4] at 5 years of employment

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We are looking for an experienced Crew Leader to manage our technical field crews on job sites across western Canada.

Job Type: Seasonal

Purpose: 

The Restoration Crew Foreman will lead our ecological restoration teams, 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, Operations Manager, Resource Manager

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
• 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, guidance and corrective action 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 
• Respond to emails, text messages and phone calls in a timely fashion
• Ensure confirmations for completion of work are consistently provided to Project Managers
• Minor client facing responsibilities are expected dependant on project
• Perform Maintenance logs as necessary
• 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 Resource 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
• Leadership experience on industry sites an asset (minesite, oil and gas)
• Ecology or Horticultural credentials an asset 
• High-quality plug planting skills
• Full availability for the contract duration
• Ability to work away from home for up to one month intervals
• Experience using and maintaining landscaping equipment and tooling
• Heavy equipment operation experience an asset (mini-ex, skid steer, tractor)
• Backcountry driving experience (Clean drivers abstract)
• 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

Pay Level: [Level 2]

$26-$34 hourly with discretionary benefits (company vehicle, training, season completion bonus).  Placement in pay scale is based on experience and educational background.

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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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