Area Silviculturist

HaiCo; Skidegate; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous-owned forestry company in British Columbia is looking for a dedicated Area Silviculturist to lead Taan's Silviculture teams. This full-time role focuses on managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards while valuing Indigenous cultural perspectives. Candidates should possess a Registered Forest Technician certification and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Join us to positively impact forest management practices and community sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Benefits program

Opportunity for mentorship and education

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the Association of BC Forest Professionals.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in forestry or related field.
• Excellent planning, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of Silviculture Crews and Forestry Assistants.
• Monitor harvest areas for cultural and forest feature protection.
• Assist with Silviculture planning and ensure budget compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

Team-building skills

Knowledge of Forestry Regulations

Education

Registered Forest Technician

10+ years of experience in forestry or related field

Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Tools

Silviculture tracking databases

Survey Wizard/Snap

Plant Wizard

Job description

Area Silviculturist

Are you looking for a career that respects the ways of life of Indigenous communities, to be an Environmental Steward of the land, prioritizing cultural, heritage, social and wildlife values over timber value? Taan Forest Limited Partnership (Taan), a subsidiary of Haida Enterprises Corporation (HaiCo) an Indigenous-owned company wholly owned by the Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) is seeking a highly motivated individual like yourself to be part of its Stewardship Team on Haida Gwaii, an archipelago off the British Columbia Northwest Coast. This is a Full‑Time, Permanent Position with opportunities to expand and grow with the company, including mentorship, continuing education and advancement.

Position Summary

The Taan Area Silviculturist is responsible for the day‑to‑day workloads of Taan’s Silviculture Crews and Forestry Assistants, ensuring organization of work and adherence to policies, procedures and safety protocols.

• Work with the Planning Department to monitor harvest areas for the protection of cultural and forest features, develop plans and supervise habitat restoration projects.


• Complete reports for CHN and provincial tracking, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Assist with Silviculture planning and ensure completion of plans within budget and deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Oversight and responsibility for day‑to‑day activities of Silviculture Crews and Forestry Assistants, including time tracking, organization of work duties, ensuring project completion in a timely and efficient manner in compliance with all safety standards.


• Tracking of harvest areas from planning to free growing, including preparation of site plans, completion of post‑harvest assessments, monitoring of cultural and wildlife features protected within the development area of each harvest area.


• Writing and completion of all reports, Haida Gwaii Land Use Order obligation tracking, and meeting all of Taan’s Corporate Management System (CMS) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) requirements.


• Assist with planning for Silviculture activities, ensuring the completeness of activities, meeting budget goals and project deadlines.


• Proven leadership, supervisory and team‑building skills.


• Knowledge of the regulatory framework, understanding of Forestry Regulations, including the Haida Gwaii Land Use Objectives Order.


• Excellent planning, writing, communication and organizational skills.


• Efficient, cooperative team player.

Training, Education and Experience

• A member in good standing with the Association of BC Forest Professionals as a Registered Forest Technician with at least 10+ years of experience in forestry or a related field.


• Experience with Silviculture tracking databases, Survey Wizard/Snap, Plant Wizard and knowledge of EBM.


• At least a Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

How to Apply

Please forward your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject line “Area Silviculturist Opportunity” to the Chief Forester.

Application deadline: November 14, 2025.

About Taan

Taan offers a competitive wage and benefits program. Taan is committed to creating a successful forest business and economy on Haida Gwaii based on the management principles of the Strategic Land Use Agreement and Haida Law of Yahguudang – respect all things. The underlying goal is to maximize the benefits from the forest resource on Haida Gwaii for the Haida Nation. Specifically, manage for long‑term sustainability, increase the number of local forestry and manufacturing jobs on Haida Gwaii, extract the best value possible, and manage the business prudently and effectively.

Website: www.taanforest.com

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.