Field Forest Technician — Utilities & Powerline Inspections

Consus Management Ltd.; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holiday policies

Extended medical and dental benefits

RRSP contribution program

Professional development and mentoring

Job summary

Consus Management Ltd. seeks a Forest Technician to join our Utilities Department. This field-based role supports powerline inspections, vegetation management, and road access planning across British Columbia, with travel and overnight stays in remote locations.

The ideal TFT or RFT candidate has practical forestry field experience, GPS and data-collection skills, and familiarity with ESRI mapping and MS Office. Training is provided, with opportunities to grow within our multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have field forestry experience and be able to operate in remote field locations.
• Experience with vegetation management, road layout or related fieldwork is desired.
• GPS and data collection proficiency with attention to accuracy is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct powerline inspections following client procedures and training, documenting observations.
• Assess vegetation along utility corridors and record site conditions and constraints.
• Prepare vegetation management prescriptions with professional direction and review where required.
• Carry out road assessments, collect drainage, road condition, and terrain data.
• Prepare and support road maintenance and access prescriptions.

Skills

Fieldwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Site safety

Adaptability

Education

Forestry diploma or related natural resource education

TFT or RFT designation or equivalent

Tools

GPS data collection tools

ESRI mapping tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Consus Management Ltd. seeks a Forest Technician to join our Utilities Department. This field-based role supports powerline inspections, vegetation management, and road access planning across British Columbia, with travel and overnight stays in remote locations.

The ideal TFT or RFT candidate has practical forestry field experience, GPS and data-collection skills, and familiarity with ESRI mapping and MS Office. Training is provided, with opportunities to grow within our multidisciplinary team.