forestry technician

Government of Canada; Amos; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Amos, Quebec is seeking an individual for a role involving forest inventory and monitoring silvicultural practices. The candidate should have a relevant college diploma and experience in education or teaching, with the ability to manage databases. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, ensuring quality forest crop development, and assisting logging workers. Benefits include free parking and transportation provided by the employer.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

On-site housing options

Transportation provided by employer

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Valid driver's licence is required.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forest inventory cruises, surveys, and field measurements.
• Inspect to ensure good quality forest crop development.
• Monitor silvicultural practices effectiveness.
• Maintain computer databases and compile inventory reports.
• Assist other logging workers.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Hard hat

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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Responsibilities Tasks

• Conduct forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurement
• Conduct ongoing inspections to ensure the development of good quality forest crops
• Measure the density of crop species and the amount of competition present to determine the need for tending operations
• Monitor the effectiveness of silvicultural practices
• Develop and maintain computer databases
• Compile inventory reports
• Assist other logging workers

Experience and specialization Area of work experience

• Education or teaching

Area of specialization

• Silviculture
• Reforestation and tree improvement

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available