Student Forest Technician

Forsite Consultants Ltd; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsite Consultants Ltd is seeking forestry students for entry-level positions in various locations across Canada. These seasonal and co-op roles involve providing technical support in timber development and silviculture operations, with opportunities for full-time employment after graduation. Candidates will benefit from a dynamic work environment and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Boot and equipment allowance

Dynamic, positive, team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• Must provide personal field gear (boots, cruiser vest, rain gear).
• Preference for candidates with a valid driver's license and clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to project teams in timber development and silviculture operations.
• Conduct timber reconnaissance, field engineering, and ecological assessments.

Skills

Safety conscious attitude

Passion for forestry

Strong organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Self-direction

Flexibility

Education

Enrolled in a forestry program

Job description

This job posting is restricted to forestry students. If you are not aforestry student, please apply to an applicable posting at forsite.ca / job-postings.

Forsite, an innovative forest and land management company, with locations across Canada. is looking for candidates interested in challenging entry level position(s) within our Operations teams.

At Forsite we will excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business that grows and profits by creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.

Locations :

• Salmon Arm, BC
• 100 Mile House, BC
• Nelson, BC
• Prince George, BC
• Fort St. John, BC
• Edmonton, AB
• Prince Albert, SK

Seasonal and co-op forestry staff will be responsible for providing technical support to project teams in all aspects of timber development and silviculture operations. Multiphase timber development includes timber reconnaissance, field engineering, riparian and ecological assessments, timber cruising, and GPS traversing. Silviculture services include surveys, prescription development, planting supervision, and silviculture management.

Four and eight month terms are available for seasonal staff while co-op students will have option of four, eight and twelve month terms. Graduates have excellent opportunities for full-time employment.

Highlights

• Full time, hourly position with overtime paid after 8 hours.
• Competitive remuneration package with a boot and equipment allowance.
• Dynamic, positive, team-orientated work environment.

Requirements :

• A safety conscious attitude.
• A passion for forestry and working outdoors.
• Preference given to candidates with a valid drivers license with a clean abstract.
• Must be enrolled in a forestry program.
• Must provide personal field gear (boots, cruiser vest, rain gear).

In addition, you should demonstrate the following :

• A professional, friendly and courteous manner, being service & team oriented.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Initiative and perseverance.
• Self-direction, flexibility and the ability to work under limited direct supervision.
• An ability to get along well with others.
• A willingness to learn and accept new challenges.

If you have not already done so, please go -for-studentsand view Forsite's Student Recruiting video.

Forsite welcomes applications from everyone and is looking for the most suitable individual with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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