Experienced Forester

Strategic Natural Resource Group; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Experienced Forester to join a dynamic team dedicated to natural resource management. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients while ensuring high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in forestry, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the industry. You'll be part of a company that values community and environmental stewardship, providing a positive work environment and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to tackle challenging projects and make a difference in the BC Forest Industry, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Association of BC Forest Professionals as an RPF.
• Experience in BC's Forest industry and knowledge of forest legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the production of professional deliverables.
• Mentor and lead team members while managing resources effectively.

Skills

Mentorship Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Effective Communication

Project Management

Budget Management

Education

Registered Professional Forester (RPF)

Experience in BC's Forest Industry

Tools

Operational Forestry Knowledge

Silvicultural Systems Understanding

Site Plans Preparation

Job description

Post

Experienced Forester

Job Category: Field

Requisition Number: EXPER001128

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Posting Details

• Posted: May 31, 2024
• Full-Time
• Locations

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Campbell River
301, 1180 Ironwood Street
Campbell River, BC V9W5P7, CAN

Fort St. John
10927 Alaska Rd
Fort St John, BC V1J6P3, CAN

Prince George
931 Great St.
Prince George, BC V2N5R7, CAN

Port McNeill
2-1488 Beach Dr.
PO Box 1327
Port McNeill, BC V0N2R0, CAN

Job Details

Description

Strategic is one of British Columbia's largest natural resource consultants. We are a First Nations majority owned company through the Ehattesaht Chinehkint Nation, whose stewardship of the land leads us forward. What started as a small team of Timber Development Engineers has grown over the last 20 years into an industry-renowned west coast consultancy employing 130+ people in multiple communities. Our mission is to deliver technical expertise to our valued clients, to provide a safe and positive work environment, and to lead by fostering prosperity in our communities.

Responsibilities:

Our Foresters must be able to coordinate, produce, and supervise the production of accurate professional deliverables with particular attention to quality, time, and cost parameters, both independently and in a team environment. You must possess effective mentorship and leadership skills, efficient coordination of resources, be reliable, personable, organized, logical, customer service oriented, and be an effective communicator. You are interested in tackling increasingly challenging projects and tasks, which may also include some business development.

Qualifications:

• Registered with the Association of BC Forest Professionals as an RPF.
• Experience working in BC's Forest industry.
• Knowledge of Operational Forestry, including Appraisals, Cutting Permit Applications, Road Permit Applications, and Occupant Licenses to Cut.
• Knowledge of forest legislation.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of silvicultural systems, surveys, and activities.
• Ability to prepare and support the preparation of Site Plans, land use plans, and Forest Landscape plans.
• Interested in mentoring in the field and in the office year-round.
• Comfortable liaising with clients and being involved in business development.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and projects.
• Experience working with First Nations.
• Enthusiastic about the BC Forest Industry.

ASSETS:

• Advanced RPAS License an asset.
• Other Professional designations including PMP, RP Bio, P. AG.

Preferred:

• Class 5 Driver's Licence
• Transport Endorsement
• OFA 1/Basic FA