Senior Forest Technician

Cabin Resource Management Ltd.; Vernon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Medical & dental

RRSP plan

Training allowance

Per diem

Flexible holidays

Outdoor work

Job summary

Cabin Resource Management Ltd. is seeking a mid-level to senior Forest Technician to lead road and harvest system planning, and manage field and office data. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and effective supervision of crews to ensure high-quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have a forestry diploma or degree, BC road layout experience, and ABCFP registration eligibility. The position offers outdoor work, a supportive team, and strong professional development

Qualifications

• Safety-first approach and commitment to safe field operations.
• Education in forestry with a Forestry Tech Diploma or Degree.
• Registered or eligible for ABCFP as RPF or RFT (or working towards).
• 4+ years of road and cut block layout experience in BC.
• Experience using LiDAR data for planning roads and blocks.
• Strong understanding of forest policy, guidelines and BC regulations.
• Experience in steep slope layout, SP data collection and drafting, riparian assessments and forest health.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and layout of road and harvest systems.
• Lead data management in the field and office.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and client requirements in deliverables.
• Provide effective supervision in the field and training for crew members.

Skills

LiDAR data analysis

Data management

Field supervision

Safety leadership

Education

Forestry Tech Diploma or Degree

ABCFP registration eligibility (RPF/RFT)

Tools

GIS (ArcGIS)

LiDAR software

Job description

If you have a few seasons under your belt and want a change from industry and government - then we got you there.

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

1. Snowboarding/Skiing
2. Mountain Biking
3. Hiking
4. Fishing
5. All of the above

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

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

Responsibilities

As a Senior Forest Technician you will be responsible for the following:

• Leading the planning and layout of road and harvest systems
• Lead all aspects of data management in the field and office
• Ensure legal, regulatory and client specific requirements are met with deliverables
• Effective supervision in the field and providing training for all crew members

Qualifications and Experience

• An above and beyond commitment to safety
• Education in forestry field with a Forestry Tech Diploma or Degree
• Registered or eligible for registration with ABCFP as RPF or RFT (or working towards)
• Experience with road and cut block layout within BC (minimum 4 years)
• Experience utilizing LiDAR data for planning and locating roads and cut blocks
• A firm understanding of forest policy, guidelines and BC’s regulations
• Experience in steep slope layout and deflection analysis, SP data collection and drafting, riparian assessments, forest health, surveys.

What we offer

• A positive, dynamic and inclusive work environment for everyone
• Wage and biannual profit share based on experience, competency and length of service
• Boot, training and professional development allowance
• Per diem for out of town shifts
• Extended medical and dental and RRSP contributions
• Flexible holidays and 20 cm snow rule for winter shredding
• The chance to work with an awesome team and work in the outdoors

Cabin is committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. Cabin is also proud to provide professional services which support the rights and title of First Nations, and be active partners in reconciliation in all our work.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.