Utility Forester

1 week ago


Red Deer, Canada Sure Shot Environmental Ltd. Full time

Sure Shot Environmental Ltd. is an Alberta based company servicing customers in the Utility, Oil & Gas, and Municipal Industries throughout Alberta. The company specializes in Utility Patrolling and Consenting, Quality Audits and Inspections, Herbicide Applications and Environmental Site Assessments.

**Position: Utility Forester**

**Description**:
This is a full-time position as a Utility Forester conducting vegetation assessments on Powerline Right-of-Ways and consulting with landowners/stakeholders/municipalities regarding the proposed work. Applicants will be required to work and travel throughout the province of Alberta.

**Highlights**:

- Be a part of a team of professionals dedicated to quality, safety and training
- Work independently with possibilities for advancement
- Company vehicle supplied
- Company benefits - after probationary period
- Travel throughout Alberta
- Personal Protective Equipment supplied except for boots
- Allowance for CSA approved steal toed boots
- Allowance for computer and cell phone
- Living Out Allowance (LOA) provided to employees working on the road and hotels are paid by the company
- Work outdoors

**Qualifications**:

- Registered RPF, RPFT, UTT, UTW or ISA Certification
- Past Experience/Education in utility, environmental, arboricultural, forestry and reclamation fields an asset
- Valid class 5 drivers license
- Standard First Aid with CPR required, assets include: CSTS, H2S and ATV/UTV/Snowmobile Training
- An understanding of Alberta Legal Land Descriptions
- Tree species identification
- Organized, legible writing, self-motivation, team player, positive attitude and leadership abilities

**Wage/Rate**:

- Wage is based on previous experience and qualifications
- Paid as a day rate based on a 8-10hrs/day - $280 - 360 per Day
- Day shift - We Require 20 Days/ Months Worked - You can set your own schedule meeting that guideline.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company Benefits include:

- Dental care
- Dependent Life Insurance
- No prescription Paramedicals (Massage, Acupuncture, etc.)
- Long Term Disability
- Prescription Drug coverage
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $280.00-$360.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: On the road