Silviculture Surveyor

CCI INC.; Prince George; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health plan

RRSP matching

Health spending accounts

Professional development

Job summary

Geoterra Integrated Resource Systems Ltd. seeks a qualified Silviculture Surveyor to join our forestry services team in Prince George, British Columbia.

This field-based position supports silviculture surveys and related forestry programs throughout the BC Interior, with extensive travel to remote forest environments. Ideal candidates will have BC silviculture surveying knowledge, field experience, and proficiency with GPS, GIS, and forestry software.

Qualifications

• Accredited Silviculture Surveyor designation in BC preferred; candidates pursuing accreditation may be considered.
• At least one field season of experience completing regeneration delay, stocking, or free-growing surveys is preferred.
• Knowledge of BC silviculture survey procedures, stocking standards, forest health, and applicable forestry practices.
• Experience collecting, compiling, and quality-checking field data using GPS, tablets, GIS applications, and forestry software.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and ability to work safely and independently in remote terrain.
• Strong navigation, observation, communication, organization, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete regeneration delay, stocking, free-growing, and other silviculture surveys in accordance with current BC procedures and project requirements.
• Collect accurate field data, assess forest health and site factors, and confirm survey-unit stratification.
• Compile survey results, prepare maps and field documentation, and support clear, defensible recommendations.
• Perform quality assurance on survey data and deliverables before submission.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and field crews while meeting safety, schedule, and quality expectations.

Skills

GPS data collection

Field surveying

GIS software

Tablets data collection

Forestry software

Driver's license (Class 5)

Report writing

Safety awareness

Independent work

Observation skills

Tools

GPS devices

GIS applications

Tablets

Forestry software

Job description

Silviculture Surveyor

Prince George, British Columbia

Geoterra Integrated Resource Systems Ltd. is a British Columbia-based company that provides consulting services to the natural resource sector and related industries. We are a leader in providing technical expertise and information within the industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering safe, efficient, and effective services.

Geoterra IRS is seeking a qualified Silviculture Surveyor to join our forestry services team in Prince George, British Columbia. This field-based position will support silviculture surveys and related forestry programs throughout the B.C. Interior.

Job Highlights

• Geoterra has an industry-leading, extended health and benefits plan.
• Company RRSP matching program.
• Health spending accounts.
• Geoterra supports our employees with professional development opportunities and payment of professional dues.

• This position involves significant fieldwork in remote forest environments; regular travel is expected.

• Geoterra pays for all travel and accommodations, including per-diem while away from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete regeneration delay, stocking, free-growing, and other silviculture surveys in accordance with current B.C. procedures and project requirements.
• Collect accurate field data, assess forest health and site factors, and confirm survey-unit stratification.
• Compile survey results, prepare maps and field documentation, and support clear, defensible recommendations.
• Perform quality assurance on survey data and deliverables before submission.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and field crews while meeting safety, schedule, and quality expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited Silviculture Surveyor designation in British Columbia is preferred; candidates working toward accreditation may be considered.
• At least one field season of experience completing regeneration delay, stocking, or free-growing surveys is preferred.
• Knowledge of B.C. silviculture survey procedures, stocking standards, forest health, and applicable forestry practices.
• Experience collecting, compiling, and quality-checking field data using GPS, tablets, GIS applications, and forestry software.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and ability to work safely and independently in remote terrain.
• Strong navigation, observation, communication, organization, and report-writing skills.

Compensation

• $25-$30 per hr. plus overtime at time and a half.

Geoterra prides itself on offering a positive working environment with opportunities for staff to grow and become an integral part of our forestry services team. Self-reliant and motivated individuals will find excellent opportunities for advancement and career growth, along with industry-leading wages.

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The job posting will stay open until the successful candidate is hired.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.