Personal + Work Gear | Notes |
PPE – Hard hat with attached head lamp | Winter work days start in the dark and end in the dark. |
PPE – Hi-vis outer layer | Jacket, vest or shirt. |
PPE – CSA Work boots (at least 6″ – no low tops/shoes) | Mandatory. |
PPE – CSA Rubber boots (not mandatory) | Recommended if muddy or wet conditions. |
PPE – Safety glasses/side shields
(2 pairs – are advisable) |
Bring a case for your glasses, they scratch easily when not being worn. Many employees have issues with fogging lenses – be prepared to wear them all day.
Buy a pair that fits comfortably + doesn’t sit too close to your face, ventilation helps them not fog up. If you bring safety sunglasses, bring a clear pair for working in low light. |
PPE – Work gloves of choice | Appropriate for the temperature you’ll be working in. |
Knee pads | For flooring and tin skirting |
Hearing protection of choice | Make sure you can wear it while wearing your hard hat. |
Rain coat and pants | Hi-vis, or wear a hi-vis vest overtop. |
Hiker type / Blundstone CSA work boots | Nice if you do interior work. |
Camp indoor footwear | Optional. Socks only is ok. You will want indoor shoes if you want to use the camp gym equipment. |
Copy of all certifications/tickets | Also handy to take pictures of certs and have them in your phone. |
Weatherproof Luggage | Rubbermaid containers or weatherproof duffel bags for all your stuff. Luggage usually travels in the back of a pickup in the elements. |
Towel | Some camps don’t provide one, be prepared. |
Thermos | Optional |
Bedding | Provided |
Winter – CSA Winter Work boots | Steel Toe, rated for -100C. |
Winter – Foot / Hand Warmers | Some people need them when it’s really cold. |
Winter – Winter work clothes (seasonal) | Layers, breathable, polyester or wool not cotton. |
Winter – Gloves/mitts | Several pairs – swap during day, when they get wet. |
Winter – Hard hat liner | Some guys like them, some don’t use them. Some use a toque. |
Winter – Balaclava | Keep your nose and ears from getting frostbite. |