Utility Forestry Technician

Brad Ryan - Wright Canada Holdings LTD • Saskatoon, SK

86d • $250 - $300

About The Position

CNUC, a division of Wright Canada Holdings, provides innovative, economically sensible and environmentally sustainable vegetation management services. Why Wright Canada Holdings: A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship. Pay rate of $250- $300 per day, paid hourly. We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots. Working shifts of 4 days on and 3 days off. Year-round employment, not seasonal work. Compensated travel time, depending on working location, and live out allowance. Medical and Dental benefits. Employee Ownership potential.

Requirements

• Integrated Resource Management diploma, Forestry Resource Technology diploma, and/or BSc in Forestry and/or one or more years of Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) field-related experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and Drivers Abstract with less than 6 demerits.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Identification, inspection, and reporting of trees and brush along power line corridors.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Must have organizational and prioritization skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with various stakeholders, including home/ land owners, contractors, and other team members, to ensure proper service delivery and clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Identification, inspection, and reporting of trees and brush along power line corridors.
• Consultation and consenting with landowners and/or stakeholders.
• Complete quality assurance and quality control auditing, inspections, and compliance based on client requirements.
• Discuss and negotiate access issues with stakeholders/property owners.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Help enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at the work site.
• Service trucks and equipment.
• Keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Report the need for equipment and truck repairs to the supervisor.
• Uphold CNUC core values and maintain a positive work environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental benefits.
• Employee Ownership potential.
• Compensated travel time, depending on working location, and live out allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level