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cole Spencer
Cole.Spencer@summitreforestation.com 
416-894-5529

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About Me:
I grew up in the suburbs of Toronto.  I spent most of my time camping, hiking and doing all kinds of sports before going to Queen’s University. It took me until my third year to discover planting, where I learned I could do everything I loved while also working. Since graduating from Queen's, I spend my summers in the planting industry and my off season travelling and snowboarding.

Work with COLE
Industry Experience:
I have planted with Summit for 5 seasons now, where I spent the last two as an assistant crew-boss and rookie trainer. This past year I also got into coastal planting in spring and fall.  Outside of planting, I have also started contract wildfire fighting, and did a few months of other assorted winter bush work. I LOVE tree planting, and that’s why for me it is no longer just a summer job, or a vacation from my real life; it is my real life and I’m looking forward to sharing that passion with all of you!
 
What I expect from my planters:
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Effort: What I’ve learned over many years as a planter is that everybody picks up planting at a different pace, and this does not dictate how successful they will be in the long run as a planter. A successful planter is one who works hard, and gives 100% of their effort every day.


Respect: When living and working in such a close knit environment, respect is the most important thing. This means respecting everyone in camp for who they are, respecting people’s time, and respecting yourself. 


Honesty: Every person needs different things to succeed, and I expect my planters to be open and honest with me about our work so I can make their experience tree planting as good as it can be.

What my planters can expect from me:
Hard Work: After 5 seasons of being a high production planter, I know what it means to work hard, and it’s one of the things I love about this job. I can promise you that I be working as hard as I can to help you succeed, both on and off the block. 


Support: My job as a crew boss is to facilitate the most successful season possible for each and every one of my planters. I will do that by supporting them in any way they need - be that by giving them tips on how to improve,  moving trees for them, or by giving them a sympathetic ear and someone to vent to. 


Communication: I will always be open and clear about my expectations of you as a planter, and what I need from you in order for us both to succeed.

“We were all born with the moral obligation to leave this world a better place than the world that we found” - Tim McIlrath

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  • HOME
  • 2022 Season
  • Earnings
    • 2021 Season Summary
    • 2020 Season Summary
    • 2019 Season Summary
    • 2018 Season Summary
    • 2017 Season Summary
  • Our Team
    • Our Team
    • Crew-Bosses >
      • Zac Waiboer >
        • Zac W
      • Sarah Murphy >
        • Sarah M
      • Zachary Kemp >
        • Zachary K
      • Jami Vanderlinden >
        • Jami V
      • Nan Laniel >
        • Nan L
      • Asha Stalker >
        • Asha S
      • Oliver Davies >
        • Oliver D
      • Cole Spencer >
        • Cole S
      • TUOMAS VAHTOLA >
        • Tuomas V
      • John Maitland >
        • John M
      • Kate Wiens >
        • Kate W
      • David Prus >
        • David P
      • Claire Kuzmyk >
        • Clair C
      • Izabelle Couture >
        • Izabelle C
      • Scott Caruso >
        • Scott C
      • Olivier Chagnon >
        • Olivier C
      • Kelly Clark >
        • Kelly C
      • Steve Dahl >
        • Steve D
      • Tucker Dandenault >
        • Tucker D.
      • Owen Lee >
        • Owen L
      • Jackson Moores >
        • Jackson M
      • Cole Roelofsen >
        • Cole R
      • Ezra Saunders-Scholes >
        • Ezra S
      • Cory Scott >
        • Cory S
      • Fran Smyth >
        • Fran S
      • Madeline Thiffault >
        • Madeline T
    • Management and Office >
      • Jason Krueger
      • Mat Stachura
      • Correne McGregor
      • Tim Tchida
      • Leah Zecchino
    • Supervisors >
      • Jill Berry
      • Jonathan Brushett
      • Kathleen Fitzpatrick
      • Bryn Gabriel
      • Taylor Fenske
  • Resources
    • Management Login
    • Planter Resources
    • Expectations
    • Leadership
    • Safety >
      • Safety Reporting
      • COVID
    • Ergonomics
    • Comfort
    • Celebration
    • For First Year Planters >
      • What to bring?
      • Planters Handbook
      • What to Expect from Planting Videos
      • How to Plant Videos
    • Fitness >
      • Ergonomics Studies
      • Physical Demands Analysis
    • Links >
      • Planting Life >
        • What to Expect Planting - A Poem by Laura Luchak
    • Contact Us >
      • Planter Feedback
  • Join Us
    • Experienced Planter Application
    • New Planter Applications
    • Apply Directly to one of our crews
    • Support or Checker
    • Planting Camp Cook
    • Crewboss
    • Brushing
    • Assistant Supervisor
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