Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: Vegetation Management, Manager
Job Title: Saw Operator
Location: North Vancouver, BC
About Us: Established by Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Inlailawatash is an innovative and growing First Nations owned company providing a range of natural and cultural resource services. Comprising natural resource, forestry, fisheries, archaeology, and GIS professionals, Inlailawatash prioritizes respect for Indigenous and environmental values throughout its business.
Visit www.inlailawatash.ca for more details.
Job Summary:
The Saw Operator (Vegetation Management) is assigned to multiple duties related to vegetation management and tree services work, including but not limited to:
- Working as part of vegetation management / utility arborist crews
- Providing assistance to line clearing and tree trimming crews for major electric utility company
- Providing urban forestry and tree services in residential, urban and parkland settings
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Removal / bucking / slashing / pruning of woody plants or trees in utility corridor, urban and parkland settings
- Basic to advanced use of chainsaws, pruning saws and related arborist equipment
- Assist with the maintenance and operation of Inlailawatash field equipment
- Attend safety meetings / training courses / professional development
- Accurately record work activities in a personal diary / journal for reporting purposes
Qualifications and Attributes:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent preferred
- Proven experience with chainsaw operation preferred, but not essential (training provided)
- Valid driver’s license
- Level 2 First Aid preferred, but not essential (training provided)
- Ability to apply key safety principles to all work duties
- Proven track record for reporting for work on time with Personal Protective Equipment
- Willingness to learn and take direction from more than one crew supervisor
- Ability to work in a team environment, especially in relation to crew safety and well-being
- Honest and reliable, solid and dependable work record; demonstrate flexibility and cooperation.
- Basic computer literacy: email, operating systems(Windows), and web platforms
Travel: out of town travel may be required for meetings or training and fieldwork.
Working Hours: 40 hours a week
Expected Start Date: ASAP, willing to wait for the right candidate.
Compensation: $22 - $30.00 per hour
Apply by emailing your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Applicants of Indigenous ancestry or heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.
The position comes with full benefits and a pension plan. Excellent career opportunities, including funded Apprenticeship Program to qualify as a Certified Arborist, and attractive benefits package offered with this role.
We thank you for your interest in advance. Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $22.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Where are you currently located?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Vancouver, BC V7H 2V6
