Forestry Field Technician – Utility Vegetation Management

About the Position:

We’re looking for Utility Vegetation Patrollers to join our team and support vegetation management work across Alberta. This is a full-time, year-round field position where you’ll be responsible for assessing vegetation near utility infrastructure, coordinating with landowners and municipalities, and helping to ensure safe and reliable utility service.

This is a great opportunity for motivated professionals looking to build a long-term career in utility vegetation management. If you enjoy working independently, love the outdoors, and have a background in arboriculture or forestry, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do:

- Patrol utility rights-of-way and identify vegetation risks

- Recommend maintenance actions to mitigate hazards

- Work directly with landowners, contractors, and municipal contacts to obtain permissions and coordinate work

- Use digital tools and mapping software to document findings

- Travel regularly across Alberta and work outdoors in all weather conditions

- Ensure compliance with utility and safety standards

What You’ll Need:

- Degree or diploma in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Arboriculture or other Environmental program

- A valid Class 5 driver’s license (a clean driver’s abstract will be required)

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently

- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and an openness to learning new software

- Comfortable working in the field year-round

Additional Assets (Preferred but Not Required):

- Direct experience in patrol and consent

- Certified Utility Arborist (UTT/UTW/CUA)

- ISA Certified Arborist and/or TRAQ certified

- Experience with GIS mapping tools

- Standard First Aid/CPR, H2S, UTV/ATV/Snowmobile training

- Alberta Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate or herbicide application experience

What We Offer:

- Competitive flat day rate based on experience (10-hour shifts)

- Daily living out allowance (LOA)

- All accommodations and travel expenses covered

- Company vehicle provided for work use

- Opportunity for growth within a supportive, safety-focused team

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to be considered. A current driver’s abstract will be required before employment.

We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $320.00-$400.00 per day

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are located in Grande Prairie or surrounding area ? Where?

- What is your Forestry or Arboriculture experience? Previous experience is required for this role; applications without relevant experience will not be considered.

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road