Seed Orchard Machine Operator

1 week ago

Saanichton, Canada Mosaic Forest Management Corporation Full time

**Explore A Career at Mosaic**
Operating for over a century on Vancouver Island and coastal BC, Mosaic Forest Management is Canada’s largest private timberland producer. We take pride in our land base and have a long-term view of managing our trees and the eco-systems in which they grow.

**The Opportunity**
Mosaic is seeking a temporary **Seed Orchard Machine Operator** to work out of our Mount Newton Seed Orchard in Saanichton on Vancouver Island, BC for the upcoming summer season.

**The Role**
Reporting to the Manager, Tree Improvement, the Seed Orchard Machine Operator will carry out tractor operation, orchard maintenance, and support a variety of tree seed production activities. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Tractor operation for the purposes of mowing, spraying herbicide, mulching, and preparation of land for planting;
- Operation of motor-manual equipment such as grass trimmers;
- Irrigation system maintenance;
- Mobile elevated work platform operation for tree maintenance and cone harvest; and
- Other orchard labour as required.

**Required Skills and Experience**
- Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent;
- Ability to safely and effectively work in all weather conditions;
- Strong mechanical aptitude;
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety; and
- Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a small team environment.

**Compensation**
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $25 to $30. Individual compensation is commensurate with skill, relevant experience, and education.

**What You Get**
At Mosaic, we are proud of our highly collaborative, respectful, and innovative work environment. Our employees are empowered with high role autonomy and the ability to make decisions and lead change.

**To Apply**

**About Mosaic** **Forest Management**
Mosaic Forest Management Corporation is in the business of sustainable forest stewardship, managing private timberlands and Crown forest tenures in Coastal British Columbia for more than a century.

Mosaic employs several thousand people directly and indirectly, and is committed to achieving positive economic, social and sustainability outcomes from the working forest.

The Mosaic land base spans across beautiful Vancouver Island. Beyond generating strong economic returns, we manage our private forest lands to protect the cultural values of our Indigenous partners, provide sustainable forest stewardship and environmental services, and offer a variety of recreational opportunities, scholarships, and donations to our neighbouring communities.

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