Job Description

Goals:

Customer Satisfaction, Quality Work.

Reports to

: Foreman / Project Manager / Operations Manager

Time Requirement

: Full time - Contract (10 on / 4 off shift, hotel suite provided) Aug 26, 2025-Oct 2, 2025 in Canmore. Opportunity to work in Pincher Creek and area throughout Fall as well.

Company Policy and Procedures

Understand and abide by company procedures Enforce and uphold company policies and procedures Is on time and fit for work at beginning of shift

Specific Responsibilities

Participate in and/or coordinate reclamation activities focused on noxious/prohibited weed mitigation and native plant installation Provide skilled physical labor; activities may include backpack spraying, hand pulling, weed-whacking, mechanical removal of vegetation, plant installation, material hauling/handling, driving to/from site, record keeping, safety paperwork, assisting foreman with on-site duties. Plant identification skills are imperative; must select and only spray undesirable vegetation while leaving native species to grow Collecting and reporting data from the field as required Data entry, descriptive technical writing and scientific data interpretation may be required. Work with a team in a remote setting requiring overnight stays. (Hotels/Accommodation/LOA provided for remote projects) Works productively with the team until snow prevents productive work on-site or job is complete Project is located in the Banff/Lake Louise National Parks, crew stays in Canmore.

Human Relations

Maintains positive attitude and outlook toward work performed Contributes to productive team atmosphere Treats all stakeholders in a respectful manner

Equipment and Company Property

Maintains clean driving record Able and willing to drive trucks with trailers and equipment Responsible for truck and trailer, hand tools, and installation materials Has ability to learn new equipment efficiently

Quality

Maintains professional approach Instructs others in techniques to improve quality Able to maintain quality while increasing efficiency Responsible for final quality on assigned projects.

Safety

Reports or corrects dangerous situations Reports accidents/incident and fills out proper paperwork Safe operation of tools and equipment Use of required safety equipment and PPE Strong time management, project planning and written/verbal communications
Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening (including cannabis).

Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type / Category

This is an on-the-road construction-labor job, working a 10/4 shift completing weed mitigation and environmental reclamation as required. Although this is a temporary/seasonal position, employee's who output good quality work will find opportunity for advancement, additional training, and upward mobility within the organization.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements

Education/certification in environmental science, renewable resource management, botany, plant-identification, horticulture, native plants, ESC, or similar subject matter. Prior construction or labor experience is considered an asset. Strong vegetation identification skills is an asset - additional training will be provided. Certified Pesticide Applicator or Applicator Assistant is an asset. First Aid, WHMIS, TDG, PSTS or CSTS, and site-specific orientation required prior to starting work on projects H2S, Ground Disturbance, Fall Protection, LSE, or any additional training certificates are considered an asset.

Company Profile

Vitae Environmental Construction Ltd. is a Southern Alberta based business with local experience and expertise in reclamation, environmental, landscaping and civil construction services, with specific expertise in Alberta's ecology.

Vitae is COR Certified

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: Competitive Salary, negotiable depending on education/experience.

Contract length: Fall 2025

Expected start date: Aug 26

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 weeks

Pay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour

Experience:

reclamation/herbicide: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Drivers License and clean driver abstract (preferred)
Work Location: In person