Forestry Technician Supervisor

Brad Ryan - Wright Canada Holdings LTD; Prince George; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Overtime & holiday pay

Paid travel time & per diem

Employee ownership plan

All equipment provided

Comprehensive training & career dev.

Job summary

Spectrum Resource Group is seeking a Forestry Technician Supervisor to lead field crews, coordinate production and logistics, and ensure safety and quality on projects. The role reports to the Timber Development Project Manager and requires relevant forestry experience and a valid BC driver’s license.

Work involves outdoor environments, travel, and coordinating with clients. The successful candidate will mentor staff, support budget adherence, and deliver final client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years forestry-related experience.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license and driving record.
• Pre-employment drug testing required for safety sensitive positions.
• Experience operating ATVs and pickups is an asset.
• Ability to work away from home for scheduled periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate payroll tracking, production tracking, equipment inspection and maintenance, drills and safety documents.
• Plan daily/weekly production and logistics; inspect team’s work with sample plots and documentation.
• Motivate and inspire the team to perform to their fullest potential.
• Communicate with clients and representatives to maintain good working relationships.
• Oversee contract safety, production, and quality with Project Manager.
• Assist Project Manager in keeping projects within budget.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Client communication

Punctuality

Education

post-secondary in natural resources/forestry

Job description

Spectrum Resource Group

The Position: Forestry Technician Supervisor

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Timber Development Project Manager

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 $310- $338 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:

• Ensure accurate completion of administrative duties such as payroll tracking, production tracking, equipment inspection and maintenance, drills, safety documents, and production reports.

• Plan daily and weekly production and logistics for your team before the work begins and inspect your team’s work in conjunction with sample plots and document.

• Motivate and inspire those on your team to perform to their fullest potential.

• Communicate with clients and their representatives to maintain a good working relationship.

• Collaborate with Project Manager to oversee contract safety, production, and quality.

• Assist Project Manager in keeping projects within the allotted budget.

• Create final deliverable packages to be submitted to the client.

• Oversee completion of daily field tasks.

• Train new staff to safely perform all job functions.

• Ability to complete job duties in physically strenuous and varying terrains.

• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years 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.

• Prior supervisory experience ensuring production targets met while meeting financial targets.

• Previous experience in compliance and implementation of safety standards.

• 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 working with chainsaws would be considered an asset.

• 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.