Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations:
Additional Locations: 100% travel throughout Manitoba and Canada as required - shift work may be required.
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 211469

The Contract Supervisors will be responsible for oversight and execution of contractor utility right-of-way vegetation maintenance programs; mechanical clearing, herbicide tree control, and tree trimming and pruning. The Supervisors will directly engage and liaise with the client, contractors and governmental officials as necessary to ensure safe and efficient execution of vegetation maintenance operations. This will include but not limited to daily on-site supervision and coordination, work planning, property owner notification, inspection, quality control, and overall project management. Safety duties and responsibilities include adherence to applicable rules and regulations, worksite inspection and enforcement, leading daily tailboard and safety orientation and enforcing stop workorders when required. The Supervisors will also be required to conduct various field vegetation assessments around distribution and transmission circuits to create vegetation management prescriptions and schedules for tree clearing, mechanical vegetation control, herbicide application and danger tree removals with the intent of increasing utility system reliability and vegetation program cost effectiveness The candidate must possess a high degree of responsibility, professionalism, value for safety and innate ability for customer service, public communication and problem solving to satisfy our clients and their services.

• Demonstrated supervision, contractor performance monitoring, inspection services, quality control supervision and managing health and safety aspects of an operation.
• Experience with pole maintenance, wood pole test & treat, inspections, or other related utility asset management and pole testing considered an asset.
• 2+ year's working experience ideal in the utility industry and arboriculture, vegetation management, forestry, utility line clearing or related industry preferred. Must have previous utility vegetation consenting/planning experience.
• Experience and strong understanding of right-of-way vegetation management including mechanical clearing, herbicide treatment and control, tree trimming and pruning, danger / hazard tree programs, as well as the associated operational equipment in relation to vegetation management operations.

• Education in forestry, arboriculture, ecology, horticulture, environmental science, natural resources or related field. University degree preferred or a combination of College diploma in conjunction with forestry work experience.
• Powerline Technician (PLT) / Red Seal Journeyman Powerline Technician / Lineman Certification considered a strong asset.
• Valid Pesticide Applicators License and working experience with pesticide application considered a strong asset.
• ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Tree Trimmer UTT, Utility Tree Worker UTW, Certified Utility Arborist UA, ISA Utility Specialist, Utility Arborist, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Registered Professional Forestry Technician (RPFT), Wildlife Danger Tree Assessor or similar are considered assets.
• Comprehensive ability to identify vegetation, tree species, noxious weeds, danger trees and knowledge of plant growth rates.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental compliance, permitting and reporting
• Understanding of distribution and transmission hydroelectric power systems, utility network mapping
• Strong working knowledge of various hardware, software and technical equipment including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), tablets, computers, GPS etc. Working knowledge of GIS applications considered an asset.
• Ability to work and supervise independently, with little supervision, outside, in all weather conditions and terrain.
• Valid First Aid, driver's license, clean driving record and ability to travel throughout Manitoba and Canada for extended periods when required.

• Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities
• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP/TFSA Matching Program
• Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service
• Employee Referral Program and other employee perks

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

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