Geoterra - Enviornment - Forestry Technician

CCI Inc; Prince George; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Geoterra Integrated Resource Systems Ltd. is seeking a Forestry Technician to operate in Prince George, Fort St. John or Fort Nelson, BC.

This full-time, permanent role involves field data collection under varied environmental conditions and related office duties such as data compilation, interpretation, and report writing. Responsibilities include field data collection, timber cruising, ecological site assessments, road layout, harvest boundary layout, silviculture data collection, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in forestry operations, including supervisory roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, forest management, environmental science, or related field.
• Registration: RFT or RPF with FPBC (preferred).
• Experience in forest planning, silviculture, harvesting ops, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of BC forest legislation and sustainable forest management practices.
• GIS proficiency and related forestry technologies are assets.
• Experience supervising teams; ability to develop/manage plans and reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement, especially with Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Field data collection
• Timber cruising
• Ecological site assessments
• Road layout
• Harvest boundary layout
• Silviculture data collection
• Assisting with other environmental assessments

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Field data collection

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry / Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Forest inventory systems

Forestry-related technologies

Job description

Forestry Technician Location: Prince George, Fort St. John or Fort Nelson, British Columbia

Salary: $25 - $30 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent

Company Overview

Geoterra Integrated Resource Systems Ltd. is a leading consulting firm based in British Columbia that specializes in forestry, environmental, and natural resource services. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe, and practical solutions across the province. Our reputation is built on collaboration, technical expertise, and strong Indigenous partnerships. At Geoterra, we offer a positive and professional work environment with meaningful career growth and development opportunities.

Position Overview

As a Forestry Technician, you will be challenged with the strength and endurance required to work in the field under harsh environmental conditions to collect field data that varies depending on project/industry objectives. You will also be tasked with the responsibility of performing office duties in the form of data compilation, interpretation, and report writing. In this role, you will be given the guidance and tools to learn new skills and concepts to further your career objectives. You are the right fit for this position if you are open to learning multi-disciplinary skills in the natural resource industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Field data collection
• Timber cruising
• Ecological site assessments
• Road layout
• Harvest boundary layout
• Silviculture data collection and
• Assisting with other general environmental assessments.

Qualifications

• 3+ yearsof progressive experience in forestry operations, including supervisory or managerial roles.
• Abachelor’s degreein forestry, forest management, environmental science, or a related natural resource field is usually required.
• Registration: Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the FPBC (Preferred)
• Experience inforest planning, silviculture, harvesting operations, and regulatory complianceis highly valued.
• Knowledge ofBritish Columbia’s forest legislation, policies, and sustainable forest management practices.
• Proficiency inGIS, forest inventory systems, and other forestry-related technologies considered and asset.
• Experience supervising or leading teams of technical or professional staff
• Developing and delivering management plans, reports, or policy recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, especially with Indigenous communities, government agencies, and industry partners.

• Driver’s License: Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license & clean drivers abstract (Required)
• Safety Certifications: Level 1 First Aid; ability to pass drug and alcohol testing
• Skills: Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of leading diverse field crews safely and efficiently.