Senior & Intermediate Forestry Layout Technicians

Strategic Natural Resource Group; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A natural resource consultancy in British Columbia is seeking Senior & Intermediate Forestry Layout Technicians. The role involves working outdoors year-round, with responsibilities including forest engineering and LiDAR applications. Candidates should be physically fit and have relevant experience. Compensation ranges from $27.50 to $38.00 per hour, along with benefits and incentives.

Benefits

Gear Allowance

Safety Bonus

Benefits

Overtime as per ESA

Camp Incentive

Company match RRSPs

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge & understanding of LiDAR applications.
• Experience in forest engineering and timber development is required.
• Ability to work camp shifts.

Skills

Knowledge & understanding of LiDAR

Knowledge of forest engineering

Knowledge of coastal harvest & silvicultural systems

Physically fit for outdoor work

Understanding of navigational tools and GPS

General computer skills (MS Office, RoadEng, ArcGIS)

Job description

Senior & Intermediate Forestry Layout Technicians

Job Category: Field

Requisition Number: SENIO001152

Posting Details

• Posted: April 4, 2025
• Full-Time
• Location: Campbell River, 301 1180 Ironwood Street, BC V9W5P7, CAN

Job 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.

Compensation

• 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