Ecological restoration installation team member
Join the team that is installing thousands and thousands of plants each year in meaningful ecological restoration and soil bioengineering projects.
Position Title: Crew Member: Soil Bioengineering
Job Function: Labourer, Planter
Job Type: Contract
Reports To: The Crew Member will report to the Foreman and Project Manager.
Job Overview: The Crew Member will provide support for our ecological restoration team. Crew Members will be involved in the installation of erosion and sediment control materials, the planting of live plant materials in the form of plugs and live cuttings, and the implementation of stream restoration elements; all to reduce soil loss, improve habitat connectivity, and restore the landscape towards a healthy future.
All workers will have all accommodations and meals paid for the duration of the project. Safety certifications and training will be issued to workers. Workers do not need to live in Ft McMurray, they can be from across Canada and relocate for the duration of the project.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Handling and installing erosion control materials
- Prepping sites to be planted
- Collecting and handling live stake plant material
- Installing soil bioengineering elements
- Participating in the safety program
- Driving on the site to deliver materials as needed for job elements
- Planting trees and shrubs
- Using hand- and power tools to implement restoration features
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years experience in landscaping, tree planting, parks or forestry
- High-quality plug planting skills
- Experience using hand saws and pruning shears
- Backcountry driving experience
- Experienced with working outdoors in challenging weather
- Experience working in small team-oriented crews
- Has a passion for the outdoors and environmental stewardship
- Has an interest and curiosity for horticulture and restoration
- Basic understanding of hydrological principles
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
Job Duration: 1-2 month contract with the potential for an extension for the remainder of the year
Required Travel: 100% All work is in northern Alberta for this contract
Wage: Depending on experience $25/h to $35/h
Location: Fort McMurray
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