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Integrated Vegetation Management Technician Jobs in London, Ontario, Canada at Wright Canada Holdings Ltd
Position: Integrated Vegetation Management Technician – Ontario
Spectrum Resource Group
Job Summary:
The Integrated Vegetation Management Technician is responsible for promoting awareness of invasive species and integrated vegetation management practices on behalf of our clients and collects data regularlyin order tomonitor, manage and report on the state of the invasive species in a defined area.
This is a seasonal position with work expected from early May to late September or early October.
Job Responsibilities:
Inventory and control vegetation (native/invasive) throughout Ontario
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
Shift work ranging in length.
Operation of ATV’s and pick-up trucks on a daily basis on various road conditions
Position will require travel.
Brush saw and chainsaw operation.
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with the Company’s culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Ability to obtain a valid Pesticide Applicator Certification relevant to theprovince of work.
Experience in vegetation management considered a strong asset
Any educational background in Natural Resources, Forestry or Environmental Science would be considered a strong asset.
Strong proficiency in using a chainsaw and weedwhacker considered an asset
Provincially relevant first aid and transportation endorsement certifications
G class Driver’s License and Clean Drivers abstract
Experience using ATVs, or other off road vehicles
Able to work outside and in a range of weather conditions.
Physically fit to work and walk in a rough terrain area.
Compliance with the Company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Communicates effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment
Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees, clients and vendors
Title: Integrated Vegetation Management Technician
Company: Wright Canada Holdings Ltd
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Environmental Science, Outdoor / Nature, Environmental Protection, General Labor)
