Restoration Support Technician (Contract, project by project basis)

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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

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

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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