Forestry Technician

Brad Ryan - Wright Canada Holdings LTD; Prince George; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Overtime, holidays, and vacation pay

Travel time and per diem

Employee ownership plan

All equipment supplied

Comprehensive training and career dev

Job summary

Spectrum Resource Group in Canada is hiring a Forestry Technician for the 2026 spring season. You will determine boundary and road layout for harvesting, assess riparian features, and collect field survey data in varying terrain.

The role requires 1 year forestry experience, a BC Class 5 license, and willingness to travel or stay away from home on scheduled periods. We offer a full benefits package, travel time pay, per diem, paid accommodations when away, and a comprehensive training program as

Qualifications

• 1 year of Forestry-related experience.
• Post-secondary education in natural resources, forestry or related field is an asset.
• A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License, or equivalent, and a current Driver’s Abstract.
• Experience operating ATVs and pickup trucks safely on various road conditions is an asset.
• Preference for BC Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent.
• Pre-employment drug testing required for safety sensitive positions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel away from home for scheduled periods of time.
• Experience using GPS, avenza, and other mapping programs.
• Experience working with chainsaws would be considered an asset.
• A safety conscious attitude.
• A love of the outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Determine boundary and road layout for future harvesting.
• Assess riparian features.
• Traverse boundary and road locations for map creation.
• Crossing and site plan data collection.
• Ecology type identification and stratification.
• Map and identify logging hazards.
• Complete road engineering estimates and appraisal data field survey.
• Remote camping and wilderness exploration.
• Complete timber reconnaissance and stand level timber type stratification.
• Assist timber cruiser in the field with data collection.
• Ability to complete job duties in physically strenuous and varying terrains.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Forestry experience

GPS mapping

Driver's license

First Aid

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Outdoor enthusiast

Education

Post-secondary in natural resources/forestry

Tools

Avenza Maps

GPS software

Job description

Spectrum Resource Group

The Position: Forestry Technician

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Forestry Technician Crew Lead

NOW HIRING FOR THE 2026 SPRING SEASON!

About Us:

Spectrum Resource Group (SRG), a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management (IVM) solutions provider with expertise in vegetation management, forest management, and reforestation. We provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.

Why Wright Canada Holdings:

• Pay rate of $255- $275 per day, paid hourly.
• Full benefits package.
• Overtime, statutory holiday, and vacation pay.
• Work 10 days on with 4 days off.
• Paid travel time, per diem and accommodations when away from home.
• Employee ownership plan.
• All equipment and tools supplied.
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine boundary and road layout for future harvesting.
• Assess riparian features.
• Traverse boundary and road locations for map creation.
• Crossing and site plan data collection.
• Ecology type identification and stratification.
• Map and identify logging hazards.
• Complete road engineering estimates and appraisal data field survey.
• Remote camping and wilderness exploration.
• Complete timber reconnaissance and stand level timber type stratification.
• Assist timber cruiser in the field with data collection.
• Ability to complete job duties in physically strenuous and varying terrains.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• 1 year of Forestry-related experience.
• Post-secondary education in natural resources, forestry or a related field is an asset.
• A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License, or equivalent, and a current Driver’s Abstract.
• Previous experience operating ATVs and pick-up trucks safely on various road conditions is an asset.
• Preference may be given to candidates holding a valid BC Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent.
• Pre-employment drug testing required for safety sensitive positions.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Punctuality, dependability, and accountability in the field.
• The ability to work away from home for scheduled periods of time.
• Experience using GPS, avenza, and other mapping programs.
• Experience working with chainsaws would be considered an asset.
• A safety conscious attitude.
• A love of the outdoors.

Join Our Team:

SRG is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service, Wright Outdoor Solutions, Eocene Environmental Group, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.