Senior Forest Technician

Forsite Consultants; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forestry services provider in Kamloops is looking for a Senior Forest Technician. This role involves managing forest development activities, conducting assessments, and creating plans. Applicants should have a diploma in forestry, project management experience in BC, and a safety-conscious attitude. Competitive wages and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Solid benefits package

Company matched pension program

Supported professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of multiphase timber development project management experience in BC.
• Registered or eligible for registration with FPBC as RPF or RFT.
• Valid driver's license with a clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for forest development activities including road/cutblock engineering.
• Conduct ecological and riparian assessments.
• Complete associated plans and deliverables in a professional manner.

Skills

Safety conscious attitude

Project management

Understanding of forest legislation

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or degree in forestry

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Senior Forest Technician

Location: Kamloops, BC

Employee type: Full time, Permanent

Compensation: $25 - $32/Hour

Forsite is actively looking for a Senior Forest Technician based out of our Kamloops, BC office. Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services with 11 locations throughout Canada. We are committed to growth, innovation and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.

We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Forest Technician is responsible for forest development activities including reconnaissance road/cutblock engineering, ecological and riparian assessments, and completing the associated plans, deliverables, and appraisal packages in a safe, timely, cost effective and professional manner.

Qualifications and Competencies

• A safety conscious attitude, experience supporting safety programs, and developing a team safety culture;
• Post-secondary education with a diploma or degree in forestry;
• Registered or eligible to register with the FPBC as an RPF or RFT;
• A minimum of 3 years of multiphase timber development project management in British Columbia;
• A strong understanding of the forest legislation, regulation and policy impacting forest planning and management in British Columbia;
• Valid driver\'s license with a clean abstract;
• Enthusiastic and passionate about forestry and working outdoors in all weather conditions;
• Able to work both independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment.

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.