Seasonal Forestry Opportunity (BC)

Canfor; Prince George; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health & well-being programs

Job summary

Canfor in Prince George, BC, is hiring Forestry Field Assistants for 4- or 8-month term positions across BC and Alberta, with opportunities for full-time progression. Roles span Field Operations, Silviculture and Planning, requiring physical work and a safety-first mindset.

Applicants should be enrolled in a forestry or natural resources program or have forestry experience, with strong communication, a teamwork attitude, and a valid Class 5 license.

Qualifications

• Current or past enrollment in a forestry or natural resources management program, and/or forestry work experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in a team environment.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Timber stratification and preliminary feature identification using Lidar data and imagery.
• Road and cutblock layout.
• Site level plans and ecosystem data collection.
• Operational cruising.
• Field information mapping stream and riparian assessments.
• Supervision of planting, vegetation management, and site preparation activities to ensure compliance with Canfor's safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Completion of post-harvest prescriptions and regeneration surveys.
• Updating key Silviculture databases following completion of activities.
• Conducting field and office activities which relate to Planning.
• Conducting field surveys and assessments to support block design and reconnaissance efforts.
• Assist with developing and implementing comprehensive forest management plans in compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainable forestry practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Safety mindset

Education

Forestry program enrollment

Tools

Lidar data interpretation

Job description

Position Type: Temporary

City: Prince George, BC, Canada

Location: CAC - Canfor

Every year, Canfor hires numerous Forestry Field Assistants to join us in term positions, offering contracts of 4 or 8 months. These roles are based within our Woodlands locations in both BC and Alberta, spanning Prince George, Whitecourt and Grande Prairie. These roles open doors to potential full-time employment, making it an exciting step forward in your career.

You're a motivated and ambitious team player who loves solving problems and is always up for a challenge. You welcome the idea of getting a little dirt on your boots and can perform physically demanding work. You tackle every task with enthusiasm and an unwavering dedication. Precision and commitment to delivering top-notch quality in every task are your trademarks. Safety is our top priority, and as a Forestry Field Assistant, you will play a crucial role in upholding our unwavering commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues throughout our forestry operations.

The life of a member on our Field Operations team includes:

• Timber stratification and preliminary feature identification using Lidar data and imagery
• Road and cutblock layout
• Site level plans and ecosystem data collection
• Operational cruising
• Field information mapping stream and riparian assessments

The life of a member on our Silviculture team includes:

• Supervision of planting, vegetation management, and site preparation activities to ensure compliance with Canfor's safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Completion of post-harvest prescriptions and regeneration surveys
• Updating key Silviculture databases following completion of activities

The life of a member on our Planning team includes:

• Conducting both field and office activities which relate to Planning
• Conducting field surveys and assessments to support block design and reconnaissance efforts
• Assist with developing and implementing comprehensive forest management plans in compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainable forestry practices

For these roles, you'll come equipped with:

• Current or past enrollment in a forestry or natural resources management program, and/or forestry work experience
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in a team environment
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License

The salary range for this position is: $48,500 - $69,500

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, the position is eligible to paid leave and Canfor's health & well-being programs. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

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