Senior Forest Technician

Landmark Solutions; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forestry services company located in Salmon Arm is seeking a Senior Forest Technician. Responsibilities include safety leadership, field engineering, and knowledge of BC forestry legislation. Candidates must have a degree in forestry or natural resources, and be registered or eligible as a Registered Forest Technician. The position offers a competitive wage, health spending plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Wage ranges from $28.00 to $36.00 per hour

Health spending plan

Company matched RRSP program

Annual gear allowance

Career growth and professional development

Flexible time off

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible to be registered as a RFT with Forest Professionals of British Columbia.
• Self-motivated, ability to work under limited supervision.
• Must have valid BC Class 5 Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Work with safety as a top priority.
• Complete safety reports through Site Docs.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Timber development field engineering

Understanding BC forest legislation

Working with First Nations

Safety leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary forestry or natural resources program

Tools

Site Docs

Job description

Overview

SENIOR FOREST TECHNICIAN

Landmark Solutions Ltd . (Landmark) is currently looking to add a Senior Forest Technician to our team with opportunities for the individual to grow within our Natural Resources Department and other sectors of the Landmark business.

WHAT WE ARE

Landmark is a growing multifaceted company with a dedicated team of professional and support staff working together to provide our clients with high quality innovative solutions in the safest most efficient way. Our professional expertise includes project management construction forestry services environmental services ecosystem restoration and marine construction. From concept to completion we listen carefully to our clients and develop innovative cost-effective solutions and provide high-quality service with a focus on safety and the protection of environmental and cultural values.

What you will do

This position is a valuable contributor to the Landmark team. As a Senior Forest Technician you will work with safety as a top priority. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Experience in timber development field engineering and assessments.
• Working knowledge of BC forest legislation.
• Experience working with First Nations.
• Ability to provide safety leadership and direction by guiding safety improvement and ensuring adherence to Landmark safety policies procedures and practices.
• Completion of safety reports through Site Docs.

Specific skills and knowledge

The successful candidate will be a graduate of a post secondary forestry or natural resources program. Other requirements include :

• Registered or immediately eligible to be registered as a RFT with Forest Professionals of British Columbia
• Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Self motivated and the ability to work under limited direct supervision.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of adverse weather conditions and steep slopes.
• Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety.
• Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License with clean driving record and the confidence to drive safely in a variety of road conditions.

What we provide

Landmark is centrally located in the city of Salmon Arm with a population of 19,000. Salmon Arm has all the amenities you will find in larger centres in the BC interior. Located on beautiful Shuswap Lake the area offers an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. You will have access to lakes hiking trails camping world class fly fishing mountain biking back-country skiing and three different ski resorts within an hours drive. It\'s a great place to live work and play.

• Wage ranges from $28.00 to $36.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
• Health spending plan.
• Company matched RRSP program
• Annual gear allowance.
• Career growth and professional development.
• Flexible time off.

How to apply

To apply for this position please apply in confidence through our website job portal. Open until filled.

For more information on who we are and examples of the work we do visit our website at [website not provided].

We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

5350 46th Ave. SE

PO Box 87

Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N2

250.804.0332