Line Locator

CCI Inc; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and benefits plan

RRSP matching

Health spending accounts

Field gear allowance

Professional development support

Flexible field schedules

Travel and accommodations covered

Per-diem for travel

Job summary

Geoterra is seeking a field-oriented candidate for forestry support work in British Columbia. The role focuses on field-based activities including cruising, layout, and ecosystem assessments with occasional travel and out-of-town assignments.

You will assist with line locating, timber investigations, riparian studies, and data entry while embracing flexible field schedules and paid travel where required.

Qualifications

• OFA Level 1 certification required.
• Positive attitude, highly organized, eager 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, typically Monday-Friday from home.
• Valid BC driver's license and willingness to provide a clean drivers abstract.
• Willing to provide a negative 12 panel or greater alcohol and drug test upon hire.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team player

Outdoor fitness

Willingness to learn

Safety mindset

Positive attitude

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.