Intermediate Forest Technician

CCI Inc; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health plan

RRSP matching

Health spending accounts

Professional development support

Paid travel and per-diem

Job summary

Geoterra is seeking candidates for a field-based role in Fort St. John, BC. The position involves significant fieldwork across multiple sites and travel with accommodations provided where needed.

Ideal applicants have BC forestry knowledge, GPS/GIS experience, and a valid Class 5 license, with forestry education considered an asset. Geoterra supports development and offers competitive wages with travel benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

• This position will require significant fieldwork; travel is expected.

Skills

Field navigation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Forestry education (asset)

Tools

GPS

GIS software

Forestry software

Tablets

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.