Spectrum Resource Group

The Position: Silviculture Supervisor

Type: Full-time, Seasonal

Reports To: Timber Development Project Manager

About Us:

Spectrum Resource Group (SRG), a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management (IVM) solutions provider with expertise in vegetation management, forest management, and reforestation. We provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.

Why Wright Canada Holdings:

• Pay rate of $29.55 to $39 per hour, depending on experience.
• Potential for Winter work in SRG.
• Full benefits package.
• Overtime, statutory holiday, and vacation pay.
• Work 10 days on with 4 days off.
• Paid travel time, per diem and accommodations when away from home.
• Employee ownership plan.
• All equipment and tools supplied.
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate completion of administrative duties such as payroll tracking, production tracking, equipment inspection and maintenance, drills, safety documents, and production reports.
• Plan daily and weekly production and logistics for your team before the work begins and inspect your team’s work in conjunction with sample plots and document.
• Motivate and inspire those on your team to perform to their fullest potential.
• Communicate with clients and their representatives to maintain a good working relationship.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to oversee contract safety, production, and quality.
• Assist Project Manager in keeping projects within the allotted budget.
• Create final deliverable packages to be submitted to the client.
• Oversee completion of daily field tasks.
• Train new staff to safely perform all job functions.
• Ability to complete job duties in physically strenuous and varying terrains.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• Minimum 3–5 years of silviculture or forestry-related field experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of survey methods, FRPA stocking standards, and common forest health indicators.
• Accredited Silviculture Surveyor certification is a strong asset.
• Post-secondary education in forestry, natural resources, or a related field is preferred.
• A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License, or equivalent, and a current Driver’s Abstract.
• Previous experience operating ATVs and pick-up trucks safely on various road conditions is an asset.
• Prior supervisory experience ensuring production targets are met while meeting financial targets.
• Previous experience in compliance and implementation of safety standards.
• Preference may be given to candidates holding a valid BC Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent.
• Pre-employment drug testing required for safety sensitive positions.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Punctuality, dependability, and accountability in the field.
• The ability to work away from home for scheduled periods of time.

Join Our Team:

SRG is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.