Wright Tree Service of Canada The Position: Certified Pesticide Applicator Type: Full-time, Seasonal Reports To: General Foreperson About Us: Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America. Why Wright Canada Holdings: A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship Pay rate of $20 to $28 per hour We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots Compensated travel time, depending on working location, and live out allowance Employee Ownership potential Key Responsibilities: Mix and apply pesticides using various equipment (e.g., backpack sprayers, boom trucks, or aerial application systems). Identify target pests and assess treatment areas to determine proper pesticide application methods and dosages. Maintain accurate application records, including chemical use and weather conditions. Inspect and calibrate application equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Follow all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pesticide use. Wear and maintain proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Monitor treated areas for effectiveness and signs of adverse impact. Communicate with clients, supervisors, or the public regarding application plans and safety precautions. Other duties as required. Experience and Knowledge Expectations: Valid Provincial pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain one. High school diploma or GED equivalency. Knowledge of chemical safety, pest identification, and application techniques. Physical ability to lift and carry equipment, work outdoors in varying conditions, and walk long distances. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety. Valid Class 5 driver’s license, and Driver’s Abstract, with less than 6 demerits. Applicant must pass pre-employment drug screening. Valid First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain. Ability to work as part of a team in physically demanding environments. Motivated to learn independently and from team members, with strong time management skills. Proficiency in operating and maintaining tools and equipment. Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE. Join Our Team: Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group?, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements. 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 appreciate all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only candidates whose education and experience meet the requirements will be contacted. The posting will remain open until the role is filled. 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 Canada from British Columbia to New Brunswick. Together as a family of companies, we provide integrated vegetation management, consulting and operations, and other outdoor services in Canada. Wright Tree Service of Canada offers the entire package of vegetation management services, including integrated vegetation management, storm restoration, work planning services to utility companies and their communities across Canada. ArborCare® provides commercial and residential tree and lawn care services in Calgary. Assisting utilities in improving their utility vegetation management programs through inspection and auditing services, emergency response, consulting, and research, often combined with software and LiDAR solutions in Canada. Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management solutions provider with expertise in reforestation, vegetation management and forest management. They 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.
