Planning Forester

Fpbc; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Forester to join their team. This role involves developing integrated resource management plans to address various forest management challenges, including wildfire risk and stewardship. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in forestry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in teams. This innovative firm values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about forestry and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Solid benefits package

Supported professional development

Company matched pension program

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in forest management planning and operations.
• Registered or eligible as a Registered Professional Forester in BC.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated resource management planning processes.
• Support services to Indigenous communities and local governments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Facilitation Skills

Forest Management Planning

Wildfire Risk Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Forestry

Diploma in Natural Resource Management

Tools

GIS Tools

Job description

Job Opportunity: Planning Forester

Employee type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Vancouver Island, BC

Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000/ Annually

Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for a Planning Forester with strong communication and facilitation skills to support our clients across BC and Western Canada. The position will be remote, based out of Vancouver Island, BC.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 locations throughout Canada, Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry technology, strategic planning, resource and land management, and professional forestry. Forsite has been SAFE certified since 2007 and is committed to growth, innovation, and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.

At Forsite we will excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business that grows and profits by creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We will apply our skills, knowledge, and technologies to be the best forest management company. We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Operating within Forsite’s Resource Stewardship Group, the Planning Forester will:

• Develop and facilitate integrated resource management planning processes in response to a range of forest land management challenges - including forest stewardship, watershed management, landscape resilience, and wildfire risk.
• Support the Forsite Team in providing services to our Indigenous, Community Forests, Forest Licensees, and Local Governments including license management, partnerships, stewardship planning, forest operations, and economic development.

This position will require extensive knowledge of forest legislation & policy and landscape level forest management and wildfire management concepts to provide focused, innovative, and meaningful solutions to our clients. Depending on the candidate's experience and interests, the Planning Forester's projects may include License Management, Forest Landscape Plans, Integrated Resource Management Plans, Land Use Plans, Access Management Plans, Old Growth Management, Wildfire Management, and Climate Vulnerability Assessments.

WHO YOU ARE

• A safety conscious attitude
• Degree or diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management
• Minimum 5-8 years of related experience in forest management planning and operations, with preference to those with coastal forestry experience
• Registered or eligible to be registered as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) in BC
• Experience in the facilitation and coordination of forest management and planning processes with Indigenous communities, forest licensees, or local governments.
• Conducted spatial and operational analysis using GIS tools to support land use planning, resource assessments, and operational decision making would be an asset
• Background in operational forest management and/or wildfire risk management would be an asset
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Able to work both independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a project team environment
• Flexible with strong organizational and time management skills to work under pressure to meet targets
• Able to work with excellent attention to detail with work accuracy and quality.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides competitive wages, a solid benefits package, supported professional development, and a company matched pension program. Forsite welcomes applications from everyone and is looking for the most suitable individual with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please go to Forsite career page: https://forsite.ca/job-postings/

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.