Forest Silviculture Specialist Field & Office Flexible Hours

Consus Management Ltd.; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Professional development

Mentorship

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Consus Management Ltd. in Williams Lake, BC, is seeking a Forest Professional or Technician to join the Silviculture Department, primarily based in Williams Lake. The role involves office work, fieldwork, and occasional camp shifts, with opportunities to develop technical, project management, and leadership skills.

Full-time or seasonal employment (8–10 months annually) is available, depending on preferences and work arrangement. Salary is CA$23-35/hr, with benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• BC Accredited Silviculture Surveyor certification preferred; relevant experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years silviculture survey/report experience for intermediate role; 5 years for senior.
• Experience leading or supervising crews and mentoring junior field staff.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in forestry or related field.
• RPF/RFT designation or eligibility preferred; registration pursued considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ESRI mapping tools.
• Experience with Plant Wizard and SNAP! software.
• Working knowledge of BC forestry legislation and regulations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Valid BC driver’s licence.
• Able to safely undertake fieldwork in remote locations and varied terrain.
• Experience operating 4×4 trucks, quads, and snowmobiles.

Responsibilities

• Complete silviculture surveys (FG/RG/PST) in even-aged, layered (L1/L4), and uneven-aged stands.
• Analyze survey data and prepare silviculture survey reports.
• Coordinate planting implementation and complete planting quality assessment plots.
• Prepare planting payment certification reports and supporting analysis.
• Develop prescriptions for planting and stand tending activities.
• Supervise stand tending crews.
• Provide survey support and training to internal staff and staff from existing partnerships.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

ESRI mapping tools

Plant Wizard

SNAP!

BC forestry knowledge

Self-motivation

Independent work

Driver's license (BC)

Fieldwork in remote terrain

Operate 4x4/quads/snowmobiles

Education

Forestry degree

BC Silviculture Surveyor certification (preferred)

RPF/RFT eligibility

Tools

Plant Wizard

SNAP!

JRP Solutions programs

Microsoft Office

ESRI mapping tools

Job description

Consus Management Ltd. in Williams Lake, BC, is seeking a Forest Professional or Technician to join the Silviculture Department, primarily based in Williams Lake. The role involves office work, fieldwork, and occasional camp shifts, with opportunities to develop technical, project management, and leadership skills.

Full-time or seasonal employment (8–10 months annually) is available, depending on preferences and work arrangement. Salary is CA$23-35/hr, with benefits and development opportunities.