Integrative Vegetation Management Technician

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

– Inventory and control vegetation (native/invasive) throughout British Columbia.
– Select and implement appropriate management and control practices.
– Promote awareness of invasive species and integrated vegetation management practices to the public on a day-to-day basis.
– Collect and interpret vegetation population data and monitor control efficacy.
– Working outdoors. Work localities include highway and resource road rights-of-way, oil and gas and utility infrastructure, facilities and sub-stations.
– Operation of ATV’s and pick-up trucks on a daily basis on various road conditions.
– Some projects will require brush saw and chainsaw operation.
– Position requires travel throughout the province.
– Other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
– Ability to work away from home for shifts on 10 days on and 4 days off
– Ability to acquire the required provincial pesticide applicator or exterminator license
– Ability and desire to collect high quality, and accurate data
– Experience in vegetation management is an asset.
– Any educational background in Natural Resources, Forestry or Environmental is an asset.
– Strong proficiency in using a chainsaw considered an asset
– Provincially relevant first aid or equivalent
– Valid unrestricted driver’s License
– Experience using ATVs, or other off-road vehicles is an asset.
– Able to work outside and in a range of weather conditions
– Physically fit to work and walk in a rough terrain area
– Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.

Wage: $19.50- 25/hour

To apply, please visit: https://wsc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WCH