Forest Technician

Job summary

The Forest Technician is responsible for forest development activities including road and cut block engineering, as well as conducting ecological and riparian assessments. They must complete associated plans, deliverables, and appraisal packages in a safe, timely, and professional manner.

Job details

Job Opportunity: Forest Technician Employee type: Full time, Temporary (with the potential to become permanent full-time) Location: Salmon Arm, BC Compensation: $23/hr - $28/hr Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for a Forest Technician with general understanding and experience with British Columbia forestry practices, based out of our Salmon Arm, BC office. WHO WE ARE With 11 locations throughout Canada, Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry technology, strategic planning, resource and land management and professional forestry. Forsite has been SAFE certified since 2007 and is committed to growth, innovation and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment. At Forsite we will excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business that grows and profits by creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential. WHAT YOU WILL DO The Forest Technician is responsible for forest development activities including reconnaissance road/cut block engineering, ecological and riparian assessments, and completing the associated plans, deliverables, and appraisal packages in a safe, timely, cost effective and professional manner. This is a field-based position that has the potential for out of town and camp work. QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES Forsite welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is looking for the right person to join our team. If you don't meet every requirement but bring relevant skills, experience, and a great attitude, we encourage you to apply! A safety conscious attitude; Enthusiastic and passionate about forestry; Physically fit and capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions; Able to work both independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment; Valid driver's license and safe driving record; Post-secondary education with a diploma or degree in a relevant discipline, or 2+ years of related field experience is preferred; however, we are willing to train the right candidate; Able to work out of town for 5- or 10-day shifts; Broad understanding of general forestry practices is preferred; Good problem solving and decision-making skills; can think critically and proactively to find solutions, and exercise sound judgment in dynamic situations; Strong communication skills, both written and verbal (and technical writing would be great); Professional, friendly, and respectful. WHAT WE PROVIDE In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides competitive wages, a solid benefits package, supported professional development and a company matched pension program. Forsite welcomes applications from everyone and is looking for the most suitable individual with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position, please go to Forsite career page: https://forsite.bamboohr.com Deadline to apply: Open until filled We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Forest Technician is responsible for forest development activities including road and cut block engineering, as well as conducting ecological and riparian assessments. They must complete associated plans, deliverables, and appraisal packages in a safe, timely, and professional manner.

Requirements

Candidates should have a post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant discipline or 2+ years of field experience, though training is available for the right candidate. A valid driver's license, physical fitness, and the ability to work in various weather conditions and remote locations are required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Benefits package • Professional development • Company matched pension program

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Forestry practices
• Road engineering
• Cut block engineering
• Ecological assessments
• Riparian assessments
• Technical writing
• Problem solving
• Decision-making
• Critical thinking
• Communication skills
• Field work
• Safety conscious
• Teamwork
• Independent work
• Safe Driving
• People Oriented
• Professionalism
• Riparian Ecology
• Valid Driver's License
• Forest Management
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Forestry
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Land Development
• Land Management
• Technical Writing
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Consulting
• Agriculture
• Test Technician
• Forest / Conservation Technician
• Forestry Technicians
• Forest and Conservation Technicians