Invasive Plant Technician
3 weeks ago
**POSITION **Invasive Plant Technician (Crew Lead)
**START DATE** Week of April 24 TBD closer to the date
**STATUS **Temporary Full Time (May - late October) with possible winter extension
**LOCATION** Staged in Burnaby; work sites throughout Metro Vancouver
**WAGE **$24.50/hr
**DEADLINE TO APPLY Monday April 10, 2023**
**JOIN US**
Join our team of like-minded individuals who love the outdoors. Be a part of meaningful work to restore local natural areas and build resilient ecosystems. Diamond Head is a community leader in social responsibility and environmental sustainability. We work to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment.
**SUMMARY OF POSITION**
The Invasive Plant Technician Crew Lead will be responsible for leading a crew for chemical and mechanical control treatments of invasive plants. The Crew Lead will be responsible for conducting invasive plant treatments, inventories, and site monitoring at various sites throughout Metro Vancouver with a focus on Knotweed species. The Crew Lead will work with Field Operations Manager to manage invasive species data and to make sure all equipment and trucks are maintained.
**Work tasks and responsibilities**:
- Conduct chemical and mechanical control treatments of invasive plants
- Data collection and mapping of invasive species with iPad /GPS
- Data management of invasive species sites
- Assess environmental damage and human health risks caused by invasive species
- Maintenance of equipment and trucks
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate for **Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weeds** (or willing to obtain one before May 1, 2023)
- Experience and/or knowledge of invasive species management
- Ability to read maps, collect and record data
- Native and invasive plant ID skills
- Ability to carry out field work including work in adverse field conditions
- Willingness to work with herbicides and potentially dangerous plants (e.g., Giant hogweed)
- Willingness to work in a diversity of sites throughout the Metro Vancouver region
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (drivers abstract will be requested from those selected for an interview)
- Valid Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate for **Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weeds**:
- An undergraduate degree or diploma with a focus on natural resources or environmental studies
- Familiarity and experience working throughout Metro Vancouver
- First Aid certification
- Experience navigating using maps and GPS units; familiarity with tablets
**APPLY BY SENDING RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months
**Salary**: $24.50 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Education**:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2023-04-24
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