Senior Forest Technician

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

Job summary

Forsite Consultants Ltd is seeking a 'Senior Forest Technician' in Nelson, BC. This full-time role involves overseeing forest development activities, ensuring safety, and managing ecological assessments. We offer competitive compensation, professional development, and a supportive workplace culture with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Solid benefits package

Professional development support

Company matched pension program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of timber development project management experience in British Columbia.
• Registered or eligible for registration with FPBC as RPF or RFT.
• Strong understanding of forest legislation, regulation, and policy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for forest development activities including reconnaissance and planning.
• Complete associated deliverables and appraisal packages professionally.
• Work independently and within a dynamic team environment.

Skills

Safety conscious

Team development

Ecological assessments

Riparian assessments

Independence

Education

Post-secondary education in forestry

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Forest Technician

Employee type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Nelson, BC

Compensation: $25 - $32/ Hourly

Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for a Senior Forest Technicianbased out of our Nelson, BC office.

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 WILL YOU DO

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 registered 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.