Invasive Species Technicians - Surrey, Canada - British Columbia Conservation Foundation

British Columbia Conservation Foundation

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Invasive Species Technician

Number of positions: 2

Position Details:

Location:
Based out of Nelson, BC

Term:
May 29th and August 28th, 2023

Full Time: 40 hours per week

Wage:
$20/hour

Description:

The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) section of the Ministry of Forests (FOR) leads the long-term management of invasive plant species on conservation properties and ecological restoration units in the West Kootenay to maintain and conserve their habitat values.

We are seeking
two invasive species technicians to work with the FWCP crew leader to survey, map, and treat priority invasive species at these locations.

Specific Duties:

Qualifications:

Physically fit and willing to work eighthour shifts hiking, pulling and digging, lifting and carrying up to 25 kg, and operating light machinery (weed whackers and brush saws).
Comfortable working in remote and rugged conditions, including in high temperatures.
Positive attitude towards manual labour, working with other crew members, getting the job done, and improving habitat for wildlife.
A valid driver's license with 2+ years of driving experience and experience operating 4x4 vehicles.
Safetyoriented.
Ability to work a flexible schedule during the week.
Available to start work on Monday, May 29th.

Assets:

First aid training.
Ability to problem solve and repair equipment in the field.
Background in natural resource management.
Familiarity with West Kootenay plants including invasive species

Closing Date:
Sunday, May 7, 2023 at midnight PT.

Please submit a cover letter and resume format using the form below. Include your first and last name in the file names. Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, only those that are selected for interviews will be contacted.

The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF) is committed to ensuring that no person is denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability, and to achieving and maintaining a workforce that is representative of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

BCCF undertakes to identify and remove any discriminatory policies and practices found in the recruitment, selection and hiring, promotion, training, retention and termination of employees in all levels and categories of employment.

COVID-19:

While the BC Conservation Foundation does not currently have a mandatory COVID-19 policy, we take The BC Public Health Officer's guidelines seriously.

Many of our clients have enacted mandates that stipulate vaccination requirements be met by their workers and contractors.

In light of this, we require all BC Conservation Foundation employees, our contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated before entering client mandated worksites, unless having a properly supported human rights exemption reflected under the provisions of the BC Human Rights Code.

The BC Conservation Foundation respectfully acknowledges that we operate on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of many Indigenous Peoples throughout British Columbia._