Invasive Plant Technician

3 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada Diamond Head Consulting Ltd. Full time

**POSITION **Invasive Plant Technician (Crew Member)

**START DATE** May 1st, 2023

**STATUS **Temporary Full Time (May - late October) with possible winter extension

**LOCATION** Staged in Burnaby; work sites throughout Metro Vancouver

**WAGE **$21.50/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 will be responsible for the identification and removal of invasive plants by conducting inventory, control (mechanical and chemical), site monitoring at various sites throughout Metro Vancouver with a focus on Knotweed species.

**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**
- 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 or 7 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**: $21.50 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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