Wildlife Restoration Technician

About Us

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with wildlife habitat restoration activities, including tree planting, site preparation, erosion control, access management, and invasive species management.
• Install and maintain restoration treatments in accordance with project plans and environmental best management practices.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and restoration equipment to complete field activities.
• Conduct vegetation, wildlife, and habitat monitoring surveys using established protocols.
• Collect, record, and manage field data using GPS units, tablets, mobile applications, and field forms.
• Install, maintain, and retrieve wildlife cameras, monitoring equipment, signage, and other field assets.
• Document restoration progress through photographs, GPS mapping, and field notes
• Inspect, clean, and maintain field equipment, vehicles, trailers, ATVs/UTVs, and tools.
• Follow all company health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Participate in hazard assessments and identify, report, and help mitigate safety or environmental concerns.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers, field crews, contractors, Indigenous partners, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the company professionally while working with project partners, landowners, and members of the public.
• Supervisory Duties:
• Provide day-to-day guidance to field technicians, promoting safe work practices and proper field procedures.
• Assist with coordinating field activities and ensuring work is completed safely and according to project requirements.
• Communicate project progress, field observations, and operational concerns to the Wildlife Restoration Coordinator or Project Manager.
• Support the training and onboarding of new field staff.
• Other Duties:
• Assist with project mobilization, demobilization, site setup, and field logistics.
• Maintain organized field supplies, equipment, and inventory.
• Support routine vehicle, trailer, and equipment maintenance activities.
• Participate in company training, safety meetings, and professional development programs.
• Assist with public outreach, volunteer events, and educational activities related to habitat restoration as needed.
• Support forestry, environmental, reclamation, restoration, and other natural resource projects as operational needs require.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of project and organizational objectives.
• Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:
• Basic knowledge of wildlife habitat restoration, ecology, forestry, and natural resource management.
• Ability to safely perform field work and operate field equipment.
• Strong data collection, observation, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with GPS, mobile field technology, and basic computer applications.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in remote outdoor environments and adapt to changing conditions.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of wildlife habitat restoration, ecology, forestry, and natural resource management.
• Ability to safely perform field work and operate field equipment.
• Strong data collection, observation, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with GPS, mobile field technology, and basic computer applications.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in remote outdoor environments and adapt to changing conditions.
• Experience operating 4x4 vehicles, ATVs/UTVs, trailers, or snowmobiles.
• Experience with ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Avenza Maps, GPS units, or similar mobile GIS applications.
• Chainsaw safety training and/or basic chainsaw operating experience.
• Experience with native plant identification, invasive species management, tree planting, or habitat restoration activities.
• Experience working in remote camps or on multi-day field projects.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 (or higher) certification.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or participating in collaborative restoration projects.