Reforestation Support Worker

Job Title:

Reforestation Support Staff (Seasonal) – Reports to Reforestation Crew Leader. Hiring for the 2026 Spring Season.

Hourly rate: $18.00 to $22.50 per hour, plus vacation pay and statutory holiday pay. Potential overtime during peak times, paid to provincial standards. Works in remote bush camps equipped with a kitchen (for a fee), dining tents, bathrooms, shower facilities, first aid rooms, drinking water, and Starlink internet. May work beyond the tree‑planting season.

Physical requirements:

capable of walking long distances, lifting and carrying over 50 pounds, operating large pick‑up trucks and all‑terrain vehicles on resource roads, and adapting to a remote, fast‑paced environment.

Pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing is required for this safety‑sensitive position which involves driving responsibilities.

• Support crews as directed by the supervisor.
• Perform quality inspections, sample/audit plots, worksite inspections, and drill participation, reviewing OH&S documentation.
• Organize equipment before, during, and after shifts; inspect and maintain as needed.
• Participate in daily tailgate meetings; assess worksites for hazards; inspect vehicles and equipment; ensure first aid requirements are met and document accordingly.
• Lead camp set‑up and take‑down.
• Maintain work area, storage area, and equipment in a condition that promotes good safety practices and compliance.
• Support crews in special planting missions and assist with planting trees as needed.
• Walk long distances and transport boxes of seedlings while following best practices for stock handling.
• Safely operate large pick‑up trucks and all‑terrain vehicles on resource roads.
• Other duties as required.

• Minimum of two seasons of tree‑planting experience.
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License and current Driver’s Abstract.
• Preference for holders of valid BC Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification.
• Commitment to the spring and summer planting season (Early May to mid‑August).
• Experience driving pick‑up trucks pulling ball‑hitch trailers and operating all‑terrain vehicles.
• Competency with technology, handheld devices, and software such as Avenza Maps, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt to an energetic, fast‑paced, and ever‑changing environment.
• Willingness to work, enjoy, and live in a remote setting.
• Self‑motivated and able to work well individually and as part of a team.
• English language proficiency (reading, writing, oral comprehension).

Posting will remain open until the role is filled.