forestry worker
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
- Outdoors.
- Wet/damp.
- Noisy.
- Hot.
Work setting:
- Staff accommodation available.
- Staff accommodation provided.
- Room and board provided.
- Rural area.
- Remote location.
- Various locations.
- Relocation costs covered by employer.
- Willing to relocate.
Tasks:
- Operate power tools to thin and space trees.
- Graft trees.
- Plant seedlings.
- Cut weeds and undergrowth.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Chain saw.
Security and safety:
- Driver's validity licence check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Medical exam.
- Drug test.
- Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to travel regularly.
- Travel expenses paid by employer.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Physically demanding.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Large workload.
- Walking.
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Safety equipment/gear.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Hard hat.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Safety harness.
- Safety vest.
- Gloves.
Personal suitability:
- Judgement.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Are you currently a student?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Green job:
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- On-site amenities.
- On-site housing options.
- On-site recreation and activities.
- Other benefits.
- Team building opportunities.
- Wellness program.