Senior Forest Technician

Cabin Resource Management Ltd.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forestry solutions provider in Kelowna is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Forest Technician to join their team. The role involves leading the planning of road systems, managing field data, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience, a degree in forestry, and a strong commitment to safety. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Wage and biannual profit sharing

Boot, training, and professional development allowance

Extended medical and dental benefits

Flexible holidays

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience with road and cutblock layout within BC.
• Experience in deflection analysis, SP data collection, and drafting.
• Experience in riparian assessments, forest health, and surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and layout of road and harvest systems.
• Manage all aspects of data in the field and office.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise field activities and provide training to crew members.

Skills

Safety commitment

Experience with LiDAR data

Understanding of forest policy

Steep slope layout

Field data management

Education

Diploma or Degree in forestry or related field

Registered or eligible for registration with ABCFP

Job description

Job Description

Salary : $25-30 Hourly

If you have a few seasons of experience and are looking for a change from industry and government roles, we have opportunities for you.

First of all, how do you prefer to spend your weekends?

• Snowboarding / Skiing
• Mountain Biking
• Hiking
• Fishing
• All of the above

If this sounds like your style, then please read on.

Cabin Resource Management Ltd. has a foundation built on experience, dedication to quality, and innovative solutions in forestry, heritage, wildfire planning, and resource analysis. We are currently looking to add a Mid-Level to Senior Forest Technician to our Forestry team.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the planning and layout of road and harvest systems
• Manage all aspects of data in the field and office
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and client requirements
• Supervise field activities and provide training to crew members

Qualifications and Experience :

• Strong commitment to safety
• Diploma or Degree in forestry or related field
• Registered or eligible for registration with ABCFP as RPF or RFT (or working towards)
• At least 4 years of experience with road and cutblock layout within BC
• Experience using LiDAR data for planning and locating roads and cutblocks
• Understanding of forest policy, guidelines, and BC regulations
• Experience in steep slope layout, deflection analysis, SP data collection and drafting, riparian assessments, forest health, and surveys

What we offer :

• A positive, dynamic, and inclusive work environment
• Wage and biannual profit sharing based on experience and performance
• Boot, training, and professional development allowance
• Per diem for out-of-town shifts
• Extended medical, dental, and RRSP contributions
• Flexible holidays and winter shredding policy
• The opportunity to work outdoors with a great team

Cabin is committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion and creating a diverse, inclusive workplace. We also support the rights and titles of First Nations and are active in reconciliation efforts.

If you're interested in a full-time or seasonal role, apply today or contact our HR Coordinator for more information.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.