Intermediate Forest Technician

CCI Inc; Fort Nelson; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching

Health spending account

Professional development

Travel paid and per diem

Job summary

Geoterra is seeking a field-focused forester to join our environmental services team with significant fieldwork and travel. Geoterra covers travel and accommodations, including per-diem while away from home.

Ideal candidates will have forest development experience, knowledge of BC forestry practices, GPS/tablet/GIS skills, and a valid Class 5 driver’s license. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forest development experience preferred.
• Knowledge of BC forestry practices and field procedures.
• Experience with GPS, tablets, GIS applications and forestry software.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Strong navigation, communication and organizational skills.
• Forestry education is an asset.

Skills

Navigation

Communication

Organization

Education

Forestry education

Tools

GPS

Tablets

GIS applications

Forestry software

Job description

Job Highlights

• Geoterra has an industry-leading, extended health and benefits plan.
• Company RRSP matching program.
• Health spending accounts.
• Geoterra supports our employees with professional development opportunities and payment of professional dues.
• This position will require significant fieldwork; travel is expected.
• Geoterra pays for all travel and accommodations, including per-diem while away from home.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forest development experience preferred
• Knowledge of BC forestry practices and field procedures
• Experience with GPS, tablets, GIS applications and forestry software
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Strong navigation, communication and organizational skills
• Forestry education is an asset

Compensation

• $25-$30 per hr. plus overtime at time and a half.

Geoterra prides itself on its ability to offer staff a positive working environment with many opportunities for staff to grow and become an integral part of our environmental services team. Self-reliant and motivated individuals will find that Geoterra offers excellent opportunities for advancement and career growth, as well as industry-leading wages.