Labourer 3 - Forestry
Burnaby, City of
Posted 2 months ago
About this job
Temporary full-time labourer position in forestry involving semi-skilled manual tasks such as tree trimming, planting, pest treatment, and equipment operation. Reports to supervisor; may direct other labourers.
Key Responsibilities
- Trim, prune, and water trees using rigging ropes, power saws, and hand tools
- Plant, stake, fertilize, mulch, and care for trees
- Identify and treat trees affected by pests and disease
- Assist in operating chipping machines and setting out safety equipment
- Perform minor maintenance on forestry equipment; may direct other labourers
Qualifications
- High school graduation plus considerable forestry work experience including some supervisory experience, or equivalent training/experience combination
- Considerable knowledge of forestry practices, methods, tools, materials, and safety precautions
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions with minimal supervision
- Considerable skill in use of hand tools and motorized forestry equipment
- Valid British Columbia Driver's Licence; sufficient physical strength and stamina for heavy outdoor manual work in all weather
At a glance
- Schedule: 40 hours weekly; Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Temporary full time until December 11, 2026
- CUPE 23 Outside Division Collective Agreement
- Closing date: extended until position filled
- Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
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July 31, 2026
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