Labourer
- Edmonton, AB
- $20.00-26.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Pay: $20 - $26 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and commitment to on-going development.
- Mentorship and Training: Leading the industry with hands-on Arboriculture training.
- Growth: Wright believes in education and training; we pride ourselves on developing our workers to their full potential
- Work Shifts: Monday to Friday, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
- PPE: 100% PPE provided, just bring CSA-Approved work boots.
- Employee Ownership: We are 100% employee owned. Units are bought on your behalf, based on the company’s safety and financial performance, at no cost to you.
- Keep the worksite clean and organized by removing fallen tree debris, including branches, leaves, and trunks.
- Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris, or feed brush into a woodchipper.
- Set up tools and equipment for arborists to use.
- Help arborists assess the health and structural integrity of trees, possibly by assisting with measurements, observations, or gathering data.
- Perform physically demanding manual labor in various weather conditions.
- Set up barriers or signs to keep the area safe for the crew and the public.
- Actively support and encourage working safely and supporting a positive team environment.
- Other duties as required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license, and Driver’s Abstract, with less than 6 demerits.
- Applicant must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
- Valid First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to work as part of a team in physically demanding environments.
- Motivated to learn independently and from team members, with strong time management skills.
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
- Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE.
- Willingness to work long hours, overtime, and participate in on-call rotations during emergencies.
- Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits would be considered an asset.