Slasher/ Brusher

Job Description

Spectrum Resource Group

The Position: Slasher/ Brusher

Type: On-call

Reports To: Project Coordinator

About Us:

Spectrum Resource Group (SRG), a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management (IVM) solutions provider with expertise in vegetation management, forest management, and reforestation. We provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.

Why Wright Canada Holdings:

• Pay rate of $25- $45 per hour.
• Overtime, statutory holiday, and vacation pay.
• Paid travel time, per diem and accommodations, as applicable.
• Employee ownership plan.
• All PPE are provided, except your CSA approved work boots.
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use manual tools (chainsaws, axes, machetes, etc.) and machinery (brush cutters) to clear trees, shrubs, and thick brush from a designated area.
• Cut down and remove overgrown vegetation to improve land accessibility or prepare it for agricultural, construction, or forestry use.
• Gather and remove cut vegetation and debris from the site, ensuring it is properly disposed of or managed (e.g., mulching, burning, hauling away).
• In forested or dry areas, clear dead or dry brush to reduce the risk of wildfires.
• Clear paths for vehicles, workers, or machinery.
• Follow all safety guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce the risk of injury.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge and Skills Expectations:

• Certified Chainsaw operator
• Ability to traverse steep slopes and work for more than 7 hours a day
• The ability to work away from home for periods of time.
• Valid British Columbia Class 5 Driver's License with less than 6 demerits
• B.C. Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent, is considered an asset.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Punctuality, dependability, and accountability in the field.
• The ability to work away from home for periods of time.

Join Our Team:

An employee-owned company formed in 2017, Wright Canada Holdings is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, representing our family of companies across Canada and is comprised of Spectrum Resource Group, Wright Tree Service of Canada, ArborCare and CNUC of Canada. Our operations and clientele stretch across the nation. Together, we provide integrated vegetation management, consulting and operations, and other outdoor services.

Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.