Forest Planning & Field Operations Technician

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba, Department of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, is seeking a Forest Planning and Development Technician in Winnipeg. You will support the Timber Administration Lead by tracking Crown timber harvested and assisting field operations related to scaling, peatlands management, and forestry activities.

This role requires post-secondary education in forestry or environmental science, strong data analysis, GIS proficiency, and the ability to work in a team and travel

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in forestry, natural resource management or other environmental science discipline.
• Experience collecting, compiling, reviewing, and analyzing data.
• Experience in forestry and peatlands field operations or related fieldwork.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Track and report Crown timber harvested.
• Support field operations related to scaling, peatlands management, and forestry activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Data analysis

Education

Forestry or environmental science (post-secondary)

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Government of Manitoba, Department of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, is seeking a Forest Planning and Development Technician in Winnipeg. You will support the Timber Administration Lead by tracking Crown timber harvested and assisting field operations related to scaling, peatlands management, and forestry activities.

This role requires post-secondary education in forestry or environmental science, strong data analysis, GIS proficiency, and the ability to work in a team and travel