Junior Forest Technician

Cabin Resource Management Ltd.; Nelson; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Professional development allowance

Per diem for out-of-town shifts

Extended medical and dental

Job summary

Cabin Resource Management Ltd. seeks a Junior Forest Technician to join our Forestry team for Spring 2027 in the Nelson area.

This entry-level role emphasizes outdoor fieldwork, data collection, and supporting timber and habitat assessments under supervision, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork. Responsibilities include GPS data collection, riparian assessments, timber cruising support, road and block surveying, and site plan data collection.

Qualifications

• Education in forestry preferred (tech diploma, degree, or RPF/RFT) with related field experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Commitment to safety and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• GPS and field data collection and troubleshooting in the field.
• Riparian assessments.
• Assist with timber cruising.
• Timber reconnaissance.
• Road/cut block surveying.
• Site plan data collection.

Skills

GPS data collection

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Outdoors work

Education

Forestry Tech Diploma

Forestry Degree

RPF/RFT designation

Tools

GPS equipment

Timber surveying tools

Job description

If you are looking to get your foot in the door with a career in Forestry, love being outside, and value pride in your work just as much as fun, then you should absolutely apply!

Cabin Resource Management Ltd. has built a foundation of experience and dedication to quality and innovative solutions in forestry, heritage, wildfire planning and resource analysis. We are currently looking to add a Junior Forest Technician to our Forestry team for Spring 2027.

Responsibilities:

• GPS and field data collection/troubleshooting/management
• Riparian assessments
• Assist with timber cruising
• Timber Reconnaissance
• Road/cut block traversing and surveying
• Site Plan data collection
• This position is working out within the field in all weather conditions

What we are looking for:

• A proven commitment to safety
• A huge passion for forestry and ability to be an awesome team member
• Valid Class 5 drivers license
• Education in forestry with a Forestry Tech Diploma, Forestry Degree, Natural Resource and Environmental Science Degree, RPF or RFT designation and/or experience within the forestry field is preferred
• All other forestry experience is considered an asset

What we offer:

• A positive, dynamic and inclusive work environment for everyone
• Wage and biannual profit share based on experience, competency and length of service
• Boot, training and professional development allowance
• Per diem for out of town shifts
• Extended medical and dental and RRSP contributions
• Flexible holidays and 20 cm snow rule for winter shredding
• The chance to work with an awesome team and work in the outdoors

Cabin is committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. Cabin is also proud to provide professional services which support the rights and title of First Nations, and be active partners in reconciliation in all our work.

Whether you are looking for a full time career or a seasonal position, contact our HR Coordinator at [e-mail] for more information.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.