swamper - logging and forestry

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plant tree seedlings
• Operate chain saws to clear trails through woodlands

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer