Intermediate Forest Technician

CCI Inc; Prince George; On-site; CAD 71,635,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching

Health spending account

Professional development

Paid travel and per diem

Job summary

Geoterra is seeking a field-based forester to join our environmental services team in western Canada. The role involves extensive fieldwork, travel, and applying forestry practices to develop projects from the field to reporting.

You will work with GPS, GIS tools, and forestry software to support site assessments and planning. Ideal candidates have BC forestry knowledge, at least 1 year of field experience, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and strong navigation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forest development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Significant fieldwork with travel expected.

Skills

GPS

GIS applications

Forestry software

Navigation

Communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

BC forestry knowledge

Education

Forestry education

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.