Spectrum Resource Group The Position: Backpack Broadcast Sprayer Type: Seasonal 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: A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship $25.00 per pack plus vacation pay and statutory holiday pay. Potential for work that extends past the tree-planting season. Employee ownership potential. Key Responsibilities: Broadcast treatment of all of the vegetation within a designated area. Wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Maintain the spray pack, keep the nozzle out of the dirt and hoses from catching on branches, sticks etc. Walk through logged areas while pumping the backpack and waving the wand. Sufficiently to maintain pressure and achieve good coverage. Follow the direction of the supervisor, crewleader and mixer. Space off flagged boundaries and riparian areas. Waiting for ideal weather conditions. Work areas are assigned by the client over a large geographic region. Frequent travel will be expected. Other duties as required. Experience and Knowledge Expectations: The physical ability to perform highly demanding role The ability to carry 50+ pounds on your back The repeated use of pumping arm and the repeated swing of spray arm Ability to walk rapidly over debris on uneven terrain Tree planting or other forestry work experience The ability to work well individually and as part of a team The ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions Decision making skills Map reading skills Willingness to work, enjoy, and live in a remote setting Preparation for work in all weather conditions Commitment till the end of August at a minimum. A good work ethic, a positive attitude & willingness to contribute Join Our Team: SRG 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. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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.
