Seasonal Tree Planters (Silviculture & Reforestation)

  Sean Ashe Forestry Consulting

  Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia, Canada

We are looking for 7 - 10 people for our 2018 Tree Planting Season. The season will start approximately May 1st ending June 30.

Our planters are paid by piece rate and you are only limited to what you can earn by how many trees you can plant while meeting the company standards for quality. Inexperienced planters may start out making about $300-400/week and with experience can earn $700-1100/ week.

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Weight Handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Specific Skills

Plant tree seedlings

Own Tools/Equipment

Gloves

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Wet/damp; Hot

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel; Willing to travel regularly; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information

Remote location; Various locations

Personal Suitability

 

Flexibility; Team player; Reliability

Compensation

Salary$330.00 to $800.00 weekly for 30 to 45 hours per week

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