Line Locator

CCI Group of Companies; Fort Nelson; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health plan

RRSP matching

Health spending accounts

Field gear allowance

Travel and accommodations paid

Per-diem while away

Job summary

Geoterra in Fort Nelson, BC, is seeking a field-oriented assistant for forestry activities. The role emphasizes fieldwork across cruising, layout, silviculture, riparian and ecosystem assessments, with travel and occasional office work.

Willingness to work remote locations, long days, and extended shifts is expected. Travel and accommodations are covered, per-diem provided, with benefits including extended health plan and RRSP matching.

Qualifications

• OFA Level 1 certification and willingness to work in remote locations.
• Positive attitude, highly organized and a team player.
• Basic outdoor skills and general fitness are required.
• Willingness to work 8–12 hours/day and extended shifts.
• Valid BC driver’s license and clean driving abstract preferred.
• Willingness to provide a negative drug/alcohol test on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with Line Locating.
• Assisting with timber cruising and timber investigations.
• Assist in cutblock, road layout and assessments.
• Assist with riparian and ecosystem assessments.
• Data collection and entry.
• Additional adhoc assistance as needed by the supervisor.

Skills

Positive attitude

Highly organized

Eagerness to learn

Team player

Outdoor skills

General fitness

Remote locations willingness

Extended shifts willingness

Valid BC driver’s license

Alcohol/drug test willingness

Education

OFA Level 1

Job description

Job Highlights

• Opportunity to be exposed to a large diversirty of field based forestry activites such as cruising, layout, silvicultures, riparian and ecosystem assessments
• Geoterra has an industry-leading, extended health and benefits plan.
• Company RRSP matching program.
• Health spending accounts.
• Personal field gear allowance.
• Geoterra supports our employees with professional development opportunities and payment of professional dues.
• Flexible field schedules.
• Crews and trucks are well-equipped.
• This position will be primarily fieldwork including some travel and working out-of-town, and may involve or develop into office work as well.
• Geoterra pays for all travel and accommodations, including per-diem while away from home.
• $20.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience.

Accountabilities

• Assisting with Line Locating;
• Assisting with timber cruising and timber investigations;
• Assist in cutblock, road layout and assessments
• Assist with the riparian and ecosystem assessments;
• Data collection and entry;
• Additional adhoc assistance requirements needed by the supervisor;

Candidate Qualifications

• OFA Level 1
• Positive attitude, highly organized, eagerness to learn, and a team player.
• Basic outdoor skills and general fitness.
• Willingness to work in remote locations in adverse weather conditions.
• Willingness to work 8-12 hours/day (including over-time pay).
• Willingness to work extended shifts and stay out-of-town for work, although this job will generally be Monday-Friday from home.
• Valid BC driver’s license and wiling to provide a clean drivers abstract.
• Willing to provide a negative 12 panel or greater alcohol and drug test upon hire.