Camilla Daniels
camilla@summitreforestation.com
1.613.804.0476
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About Me
I’m from Guelph ON, and completed my degree in Geography at the University of Ottawa. I’m currently living in Nova Scotia and am completing a college program to become an electrical apprentice. I came planting primarily to pay for school and also to experience what many of my friends have done and were constantly talking about. Planting is one of the hardest things I do in my life, but the intensity, sense of reward, and good money keep me coming back. It has allowed me to pay for tuition and also enjoy ample free time in the off-season. I feel as though I can fully express my personality when I am planting, because I love hard physical work, traveling to new places and being outside. I love managing a planting crew and I continue to learn from and refine my work in this position. |
Favorite travel experiences
Planting and Crew-bossing Experience
2021 will be my 4th season as a foreman and my 6th season in the industry. I planted for 2.5 seasons before becoming a foreman and have been with Summit the whole time. I have driven for the company every season, and I take safety – especially while driving, using equipment, and managing my crew drivers – extremely seriously. I have my OFA 3 first aid ticket, and plan on having several planters on the crew with first aid training and industry driving experience.
2021 Crew
Planting is meaningful work – in terms of making forestry renewable, and in terms of the satisfaction and financial reward the job offers. I want to facilitate a cohesive group of planters who can take on a professional mentality in their work while maintaining a good sense of humour, as planting can get tough. Our crew is lucky to have many vet planters with a range of years’ experience in the industry, and as a team we value working hard, helping each other out, and having a laugh while we’re at it.
Expectations
What you can expect from me
I will set you up for a good day every day. Safety is the number one priority. I will work my ass off to help you get what you need to be a successful planter. This involves practical things like having a stocked cache, having a good plan, and providing you with good training, clear expectations, and regular feedback, but equally as important: maintaining a positive working environment and ensuring you feel supported and appreciated as a planter. I make a point to acknowledge and thank my planters often for their hard work and efforts as I see it – both as individuals and as a crew.
As much as planting is tough physical work, many planters would argue that the most difficult part is the mastering a sustainable mentality for the job. I will train you to be a fast planter and make good money while remaining calm and happy. There is no greater feeling as a crew boss than seeing planters improve and reach their personal goals, and I am very excited to help all of my planters do that.
If this aligns with your hopes and dreams for the planting season, please get in touch with me!
- Volunteering on organic farms in Canada, Costa Rica and Spain
- Backpacking through Cuba
- Geography field course camping on a glacier in Kluane National Park, Yukon
- Discovering the beautiful northwest by travelling through northern BC, Yukon, and Alaska
Planting and Crew-bossing Experience
2021 will be my 4th season as a foreman and my 6th season in the industry. I planted for 2.5 seasons before becoming a foreman and have been with Summit the whole time. I have driven for the company every season, and I take safety – especially while driving, using equipment, and managing my crew drivers – extremely seriously. I have my OFA 3 first aid ticket, and plan on having several planters on the crew with first aid training and industry driving experience.
2021 Crew
Planting is meaningful work – in terms of making forestry renewable, and in terms of the satisfaction and financial reward the job offers. I want to facilitate a cohesive group of planters who can take on a professional mentality in their work while maintaining a good sense of humour, as planting can get tough. Our crew is lucky to have many vet planters with a range of years’ experience in the industry, and as a team we value working hard, helping each other out, and having a laugh while we’re at it.
Expectations
- Positivity
- Respect and work well with others
- Be prepared for each day, *on time**
- Communicate clearly and openly, and constructively
- Don’t complain if it’s not constructive (see above)
- Take care of yourself both physically and mentally
- Strive to exceed your personal goals and my expectations I set for you
- PUSH YOURSELF every day.
- I work extremely hard for my planters and I expect them to do the same for me
- Remember that our main reason for planting is to make money, so I need that to be a motivator for you to work hard every day.
What you can expect from me
I will set you up for a good day every day. Safety is the number one priority. I will work my ass off to help you get what you need to be a successful planter. This involves practical things like having a stocked cache, having a good plan, and providing you with good training, clear expectations, and regular feedback, but equally as important: maintaining a positive working environment and ensuring you feel supported and appreciated as a planter. I make a point to acknowledge and thank my planters often for their hard work and efforts as I see it – both as individuals and as a crew.
As much as planting is tough physical work, many planters would argue that the most difficult part is the mastering a sustainable mentality for the job. I will train you to be a fast planter and make good money while remaining calm and happy. There is no greater feeling as a crew boss than seeing planters improve and reach their personal goals, and I am very excited to help all of my planters do that.
If this aligns with your hopes and dreams for the planting season, please get in touch with me!
