Career Details

Laborer

Job No: 2024-015   Location: Fort St. John, BC

• Join us in protecting natural, environmental, and cultural resources.
• Get rewarded with competitive wages.
• Travel to beautiful landscapes and potentially work on projects all over Western Canada.

About Ecofor

Ecofor Consulting Ltd. is a natural and cultural resource management company, with offices in British Columbia, the Yukon, Alberta, and Nova Scotia. Founded in 1996, Ecofor has steadily grown to meet the demands of our clients who include private contractors, developers, landowners, government agencies, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations.

Our team provides expertise in a broad range of disciplines in the biological, environmental, and social sciences. We specialize in fisheries, wildlife, aquatic and terrestrial resources, environmental management, archaeology and cultural resources, land use planning, ground penetrating radar, and forestry.

For more information about us, including our projects, please visit ecofor.ca.

About the Opportunity

Ecofor is currently seeking casual Laborers to join our team in Fort St John, BC. This position will ideally start in April 2024.

This is an hourly position, the wage range is $25.00 – $27.50 per hour, depending on experience. The successful candidate must reside in Fort St John, BC, or surrounding areas.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in archaeological field work for oil and gas, forestry, transportation, and other industries:
  • Shovel testing.
  • Operating cement saws.
  • Moving field supplies (lifting and carrying heavy materials and equipment).
• Equipment management and shop organization.
• Working in collaboration with local First Nations.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and working collaboratively within Ecofor’s corporate culture.

More About You

To qualify, you will need a minimum of a high school diploma.

Candidates with the following skills and experience will be considered:

• Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Physical ability to do strenuous fieldwork in a variety of conditions and lift 50 lbs minimum.
• Must be organized and committed to safety.
• Willing to work long days and odd jobs.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with concrete saws, snowmobiles, ATVs, and UTVs is an asset.
• Experience in Cultural Resource Management is not required but would be considered an asset.

Lastly, you will be joining us with the passion to contribute and believe in the work that we do.

What We Offer

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be awarded with:

• Competitive wages and annual field equipment allowance.
• An opportunity to travel and work in stunning outdoor sites.
• Hands on experience in a growing industry.
• And much more!

Our Values

Ecofor Is a safety-first company. We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Ecofor values diversity and will consider all applicants for employment without attention to race, religion, age, gender identity, nationality, or sexual orientation.

We respectfully recognize and acknowledge the relationships that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada have with the land all Canadians live on and enjoy. If our values resonate with you — apply today!

Ecofor: Why We’re Here

It is such an honor to be able to visually narrate Ecofor Consulting’s beautifully inspiring and motivating stories, as well as a unique adventurous experience that was unforgettable! Take a look at this amazing episode where the owner of Ecofor, Kevin Wilson, takes us on outdoor exploration and tells us what he had to do to achieve their goal of success: https://youtu.be/v4k0Dsnws-8

Please apply below, or send your resume and cover letter to careers@ecofor.ca by April 8, 2024.  Please include the Job ID number(s) you are applying for in your cover letter/ resume. We wish to thank everyone for their interest in Ecofor; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.