Co-op/ Practicum Student

Spectrum Resource Group

The Position: Co-Op Student/ Partnership

Type: Seasonal

Reports To: Supervisor

Compensation: $20 - $25 per hour, based on relevant experience

About Us:

Spectrum Resource Group (SRG), a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management (IVM) solutions provider with expertise in vegetation management, forest management, and reforestation. We provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.

Why Wright Canada Holdings:

• A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship.

• Potential for work that extends past the co-op term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to assigned department(s) on various projects.

• Collaborate with other teams to complete tasks and develop solutions.

• Gain exposure to various environmental services and vegetation management roles in a professional setting.

• Participate in process improvement and automation projects as needed.

• Learn the technology of the assigned department(s).

• Network with various teams within the company.

• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.

• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• Career interest in the assigned department(s), or in the environmental services or vegetation management industries.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a current Driver’s Abstract would be considered an asset.

• Must currently possess, or be willing to obtain, Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent, is considered an asset.

• Ability to work with a team of cross-functional experts in multiple locations.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system.

• Demonstrate excellent customer service focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs as required.

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast paced, and ever-changing environment.

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

• Self-motivated and the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.

Join Our Team:

SRG is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.