Work Planner

Work Planner - Winnipeg, MB
$30.00 per hour

Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Work Planner.  The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, punctual and reliable with strong communication, customer service, time-management and organization skills. The preferred candidate will have experience with Windows, Microsoft Office, and the android mobile platform; experience with GIS or other computerized mapping software a bonus but not required.
The candidate for this position will be required to pass a Winnipeg Police Service Reliability Screening.  A Class 5 drivers license is required, while Class 3 would be an asset.
This is a full time, year-round, position with overtime availability. Duties: Ensuring good public relations and a positive company image. Coordinating with property owner's and utility customers. Making necessary contacts with utility customer representatives and ensuring projects stay on schedule.  Ensuring compliance with established safety policies and procedures. Working with Management to ensure work is mapped and planned accordingly, and all necessary permissions are attained in a timely manner. 

Why Lucas Tree Experts? Lucas Tree Experts is a leading vegetation management company with over 100 years of experience specializing in utility, municipal, and right-of-way services. Lucas Tree doesn't just offer a job, but a career with advancement opportunities.

Meaningful work: Professionals at Lucas Tree Experts contribute to public safety and utility reliability through sustainable vegetation management. Safety-first culture: Our crews maintain high standards, multiple certifications, and best in class equipment to protect our crews while delivering high quality work. Advancement: Lucas Tree Experts is growing and has a strong culture of employee growth and promoting from within. 

• Strong safety-first culture
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP with company match
• Work outdoors and gain independence
  

REQUIREMENTS:   
Must be professional with strong communication skills.

Must be able to work 45 hours weekly, and overtime as necessary.
Must be able to travel up to 5 days at a time depending on work needs.

Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent.
Must be able to pass Winnipeg Police Service Reliability screening.

Must have a current Class 5  license.   

Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position (i.e., walk on uneven grounds, carry 50 lbs.)
Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid and WHIMIS Certifications
Must be able to obtain, and maintain licenses & certifications as required.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of a post offer physical & drug screen as well as a criminal background check and motor vehicle abstract. 

Successful professionals at Lucas Tree Experts have come from a variety of backgrounds, including Utility Line Clearance, Integrated Vegetation Management, Arboriculture, Field Operations Management, Supervisor, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Arborist, Forestry, Off-Road, Natural Resource Management, Storm Restoration, and Landscape Maintenance.

Lucas Tree Experts offers paid, hands-on, on-the-job training, paid educational courses for advancement in the industry. We also offer safety and bonus incentive programs as well as a complete benefits package. 

Come work for a company that offers advancement opportunities and a great quality of work life!

*Please Note: Correspondence will be primarily via e-mail.  Please provide us with a working e-mail on your application. If you don't hear from Lucas Tree within a day, please check your spam folder.