The Position: Industrial Backpack Field Supervisor
Type: Seasonal
Reports To: Project Manager
About Us:
Spectrum Resource Group (SRG), a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management (IVM) solutions provider with expertise in vegetation management, forest management, and reforestation. We provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.
Why Wright Canada Holdings:
- A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship
- An hourly rate of $28.00-30.00 plus vacation pay and statutory holiday pay.
- Potential for work that extends past the IV season
- All equipment supplied.
- Employee ownership potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead a team of Industrial IVM crew leads, ensuring that tasks are performed efficiently, safely, and according to established procedures.
- Ensure accurate completion of administrative duties such as payroll tracking, production tracking, equipment inspection and maintenance, drills, safety documents, and production reports.
- Plan daily and weekly logistics for the assigned teams before the work begins and inspect your team’s work in conjunction with contract requirements.
- Work with crew on sites daily and assist crews with daily operations.
- Motivate and inspire those on your team to perform to their fullest potential.
- Collaborate with Project Manager to oversee contract safety, production, and quality.
- Assist Project Manager in keeping projects within the allotted budget.
- Oversee completion of daily field tasks.
- Ability to complete job duties in physically strenuous and varying terrains.
- Keep accurate records of invasive plant management activities, including areas treated, techniques used, herbicides applied, and any challenges encountered.
- Provide regular progress updates to project managers or supervisors, including reporting on crew productivity and any issues that may affect project timelines or outcomes.
- Other duties as required.
Experience and Knowledge Expectations:
- 3-4 years of Vegetation Management experience.
- Post-secondary education in natural resources, forestry or a related field is an asset.
- A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License, or equivalent, and a current Driver’s Abstract.
- Previous experience operating ATVs and pick-up trucks safely on various road conditions is an asset.
- Previous experience in a supervisory role would be considered an asset.
- Preference may be given to candidates holding a valid BC Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent.
- Preference may be given to candidates holding a valid S100/S100A certification, or equivalent
- Ability to identify invasive plants is considered an asset.
- Strong proficiency in using a chainsaw (preferred)
- Able to work outside and in varied weather conditions
- Pre-employment drug testing required for safety sensitive positions.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Punctuality, dependability, and accountability in the field.
- The ability to work away from home for scheduled periods of time.
- Experience working with chainsaws would be considered an asset.
- A safety conscious attitude.
- A love of the outdoors.
- The ability to work well individually and as part of a team
- The ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions
- Decision making skills
- Map reading skills
Join Our Team:
SRG is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.
