Silviculture Survey Forester

Strategic Natural Resource Group; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading natural resource consultancy in Campbell River is seeking a Silviculture Survey Forester to support forest land management. The role requires a passion for forestry, strong communication skills, and experience in leading silviculture surveys. Candidates must possess a post-secondary education in natural resource management, a Registered RFT designation, and a minimum of five years of relevant experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health & dental benefits

Mentorship & professional development

RSP matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in leading silviculture survey shifts.
• Experience in leading diverse groups.
• Valid BC driver's license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support forest land management needs for clients.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff and external clients.
• Learn and lead in shifting forest policy frameworks.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Understanding of forestry geomatics

Experience with coastal silviculture regulations

Education

Post-secondary education in natural resource management

Registered RFT with Forest Professionals BC

Job description

Silviculture Survey Forester

Job Category: Resource Professional

Requisition Number: SILVI001157

Posting Dates: Posted: April 15, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

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

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. Strategic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health & dental, mentorship & professional development, paid professional dues, and RSP matching. What started as a small team of Timber Development Engineers, has grown over the last 20 years into an industry renowned west‑coast 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.

Responsibilities

As a Silviculture Survey Forester, you will work with a team of forest analysts, planners, and forest operations specialists to support the forest land management needs of our Indigenous, government, and industry clients. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic with a passion for forestry and a keen interest in Indigenous relations, with an understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and the practice of forestry. You must be a strong communicator while working closely with internal staff, clients, agencies, and other resource professionals. Working individually and in a team environment is essential while learning and leading the shifting forest policy framework.

Qualifications

• A positive team player with solid communication skills, leadership qualities, and a safety‑conscious attitude.
• Post‑secondary education with a natural resource management focus.
• Registered RFT with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) is mandatory. RPF designation ideal.
• Minimum five years of related experience in leading silviculture survey shifts.
• Experience leading and facilitating diverse groups.
• Strong technical writing skills with attention to detail, work accuracy, and quality.
• An understanding of advanced forestry geomatics datasets and forest landscape analysis processes.
• Background and/or experience in coastal silviculture regulations and leading silviculture survey shifts in remote areas on the coast.
• SAS designation is an asset.
• Valid BC driver’s license and safe driving record.