Forestry Worker - Full-time

Salary: $25.00/Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Language: English
Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible
Minimum Education: High School
Positions Available: 92
NOC Group: Silviculture and Forestry Workers (8422)
NOC Job Title: Forestry Worker
Job Number: 200486

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Direct West Natural Resources LLP is seeking candidates for Full Time - 92 Silviculture and Forestry Workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assess site, select seedlings and plant trees using manual planting tools in reforestation areas

* Operate power thinning saw to thin and space trees in reforestation areas

* Complete firefighting reports and maintain firefighting equipment

* Operate chain saw to thin young forest stands

* Control weeds and undergrowth in regenerating forest stands using manual tools and chemicals

* Dig trenches, cut trees, pump water on burning areas to fight forest fires under direction of fire suppression officer or forestry technician

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school or college with First Aid, Forest Fire Fighting and forestry experience, or other specialized program for silviculture or Graders tickets, Silviculture Surveyers Tickets, Forest Supervisory, Fallers Tickets or ENFORM. Formal training in power saw operation and maintenance.

EXPERIENCE and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

* 2 to 3 years forestry experience.

* This position is in an outdoor environment

* Operate a wide range of heavy equipment

BENEFITS:

Medical Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits

How to Apply

Expiring: May 29, 2015
Contact: Dean Stratton
Phone: 1 778 412 2973
Email: administration@directwestcorp.com
Website: http://directwestcorp.com/index2.html
By Mail:
99 N Mackenzie Ave
Williams Lake, British Columbia
V2G 1N5, Canada
In Person:
99 N Mackenzie Ave
Williams Lake, British Columbia
V2G 1N5, Canada