Senior & Intermediate Forestry Layout Technicians

Strategic Natural Resource Group; Campbell River; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Senior & Intermediate Forestry Layout Technicians to join their dynamic team. This role involves applying expertise in LiDAR technology, forest engineering, and timber development to ensure successful project outcomes. The company, a leader in natural resource consultancy, values a safe and positive work environment and is committed to community prosperity. Ideal candidates will be physically fit and ready to work outdoors year-round, contributing to innovative forestry solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Gear Allowance

Safety Bonus

Benefits

Overtime as per ESA

Camp Incentive eligibility

Company match RRSPs eligibility

Qualifications

• Knowledge of LiDAR and its applications in forestry is essential.
• Experience in forest engineering and timber development is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and office applications of LiDAR.
• Plan harvests, design roads, and analyze deflection lines.

Skills

LiDAR knowledge

Forest engineering

Timber development

Harvest planning

Road layout & design

Deflection line analysis

Coastal harvest systems

Silvicultural systems

Navigational tools

GPS surveys

MS Office

RoadEng

ArcGIS

Education

Registration with FPBC as RPF, RFT, FIT, TFT

Tools

GPS applications

MS Office

RoadEng

ArcGIS

Job description

Post

Senior & Intermediate Forestry Layout Technicians

Job Category: Field

Requisition Number: SENIO001152

Posted: April 4, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Campbell River
301, 1180 Ironwood Street
Campbell River, BC V9W5P7, CAN

Job Details

Description: Strategic is one of British Columbia's largest natural resource consultants. We are a First Nations majority owned company through the Ehattesaht Chinehkint Nation, whose stewardship of the land leads us forward. What started as a small team of Timber Development Engineers has grown over the last 20 years into an industry-renowned consultancy employing 130+ people in multiple communities. Our mission is to deliver technical expertise to our valued clients, to provide a safe and positive work environment, and to lead by fostering prosperity in our communities.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge & understanding of LiDAR and its field and office application is a must
• Knowledge of forest engineering and timber development, including harvest planning, road layout & design, and deflection line analysis.
• Knowledge of coastal harvest & silvicultural systems.
• Physically fit and interested in working in outdoor climates year-round.
• Knowledge and understanding of navigational tools, maps, GPS surveys and applications, and general computer skills (MS Office, RoadEng, and ArcGIS).
• Must be able to work camp shifts.
• Registration with the FPBC as an RPF, RFT, FIT, TFT etc., would be an asset.

Renumeration:

• Hourly compensation ranges from $27.50 - $38.00 depending on experience.
• Gear Allowance
• Safety Bonus
• Benefits
• Overtime as per ESA
• Eligibility for Camp Incentive
• Eligibility for company match RRSPs

Preferred:

Class 5 Driver's Licence