Silviculture Worker - Borland Creek Logging
About the role
Borland Creek Logging is seeking experienced silviculture workers for immediate employment.
Job Summary
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Operating chainsaws, pole saws and manual pruning saws for fuel mitigation and mechanical brushing treatments
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Hand piling of spacing/pruning debris for burning
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Pile burining
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Working safely around other crew members, machinery, and in various terrain and weather conditions
Job Qualifications
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Strong work ethic and ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work
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Previous experience operating a chainsaw or working in fuel mitigation/brushing/thinning operations preferred
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Chainsaw training certificate preferred
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Valid BC Driver's License is an asset, but not required
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Level 1/Basic First Aid, S-100, or other forestry safety certifications are assets
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Ability to work well both individually and in a team environment
Submit a resume and two references, Attention: General Manager, via email to borlandcreek@gmail.com or in-person at the Williams Lake First Nation office, 315 Yorston Street, Williams Lake, BC.
Hiring will be ongoing, and positions will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
About Williams Lake First Nation
The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the T’exelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe. One of 17 Secwepemc nations forming Secwepemculecw, the greater stewardship land area extends from Shuswap Lake in the south, to Quesnel Lake in the north, and from Columbia-Kootenay Range in the east, to the Alexis Creek area in the west. Since time immemorial, our Kukpi7s (Chiefs) led a strong people, and they do so today.
Today we have 786 band members and our population is growing. 233 members currently live on reserve, 511 live off reserve and 42 live on another reserve. Our band members include teachers, lawyers, social workers, artists, loggers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs. We honour our Elders and treasure our children. Our families are deeply important to us. We value our past and look towards our future.
Silviculture Worker - Borland Creek Logging
About the role
Borland Creek Logging is seeking experienced silviculture workers for immediate employment.
Job Summary
-
Operating chainsaws, pole saws and manual pruning saws for fuel mitigation and mechanical brushing treatments
-
Hand piling of spacing/pruning debris for burning
-
Pile burining
-
Working safely around other crew members, machinery, and in various terrain and weather conditions
Job Qualifications
-
Strong work ethic and ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work
-
Previous experience operating a chainsaw or working in fuel mitigation/brushing/thinning operations preferred
-
Chainsaw training certificate preferred
-
Valid BC Driver's License is an asset, but not required
-
Level 1/Basic First Aid, S-100, or other forestry safety certifications are assets
-
Ability to work well both individually and in a team environment
Submit a resume and two references, Attention: General Manager, via email to borlandcreek@gmail.com or in-person at the Williams Lake First Nation office, 315 Yorston Street, Williams Lake, BC.
Hiring will be ongoing, and positions will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
About Williams Lake First Nation
The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the T’exelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe. One of 17 Secwepemc nations forming Secwepemculecw, the greater stewardship land area extends from Shuswap Lake in the south, to Quesnel Lake in the north, and from Columbia-Kootenay Range in the east, to the Alexis Creek area in the west. Since time immemorial, our Kukpi7s (Chiefs) led a strong people, and they do so today.
Today we have 786 band members and our population is growing. 233 members currently live on reserve, 511 live off reserve and 42 live on another reserve. Our band members include teachers, lawyers, social workers, artists, loggers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs. We honour our Elders and treasure our children. Our families are deeply important to us. We value our past and look towards our future.