Position Purpose
K’en T’em is seeking motivated individual(s) to join our team as a Reclamation Field Technician. As a Reclamation Field Technician, you will help monitor, locate, collect, process and store a wide variety of native grass seeds. Learning and understanding CNA Community standards will be required for this role, fostering a strong relationship with the community as well as with other employees within K’en T’em LP. K’en T’em is pleased to offer apprenticeship sponsorship to individuals who wish to pursue a Red Seal in Landscape Horticulture.
Duties & Responsibilities
Identifying new target areas for our field reconnaissance,
Collecting and processing seed, learning and applying plant specific collection and processing protocols (threshing, drying),
Storing and taking inventory on seed management, utilizing cold storage, labeling and recording amount collected,
Surveying, field mapping using GIS and other mapping systems/technology,
Recording data using a field journal and reporting to the Reclamations Service Lead,
Monitoring and controlling of invasive species with the use of mechanical / cultural and chemical controls,
Reclaiming and restoration support, providing K’en T’em Reclamation services with viable seed to sustain reclamations projects,
Installing various plant materials on our reclamation projects.
Skills & Qualifications
Experience in related field is an asset,
A valid BC Class 5 Driver's License, with access to a reliable personal vehicle,
Criminal Record Check,
Clean drivers abstract,
Ambition to learn and excel in the position,
Experience in related field is an asset.