Timber Cruiser

Strategic Natural Resource Consultants Inc.; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Mentorship & professional development

Paid professional dues

RSP matching

Job summary

Strategic Natural Resource Consultants Inc. is a BC-based, First Nations majority owned consultancy delivering timber management expertise. We are seeking a Timber Cruiser to collect accurate data for projects and client deliverables in outdoor, camp-based settings.

Responsibilities include collaborating with resource professionals, mentoring new cruisers, and maintaining high safety and work standards while adapting to camp shifts in coastal environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of BC Timber Cruiser experience; ATC designation preferred.
• Coastal/old-growth cruising experience preferred.
• High level of physical fitness and mental tenacity.
• Proficient with cruising software (Compmate, Cruisemate, Cruise Comp) and related equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication; valid BC Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timber cruising activities in outdoor and camp-based settings to provide data for project and client deliverables.
• Collaborate with resource professionals to support Natural Resource Management projects.
• Mentor/train new cruisers and compassmen.
• Uphold effective communication and a strong work ethic essential to the role.

Skills

Timber cruising experience

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Navigation/map-reading

Flexibility for camp shifts

Team collaboration

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Compmate

Cruisemate

Cruise Comp

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. 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.

Benefits

• health & dental
• mentorship & professional development
• paid professional dues
• RSP matching

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct timber cruising activities in outdoor and camp-based settings to provide accurate data for project and client deliverables.
• Collaborate with our resource professionals to ensure the success of Natural Resource Management projects.
• Mentor / Train new cruisers and compassmen.
• Uphold effective communication and a strong work ethic, essential to the role's success.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience as a BC Timber Cruiser; preference will be given to candidates with an ATC designation.
• Experienced coastal cruising with old-growth cruising experience necessary.
• High level of physical fitness and mental tenacity.
• Sound working knowledge of computers, cruising-related software, such as Compmate, Cruisemate and Cruise Comp, and equipment.
• Proficient navigation and map-reading skills.
• Flexibility towards camp shifts.
• Experience working around trucks, boats, helicopters, float planes, and ATVs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid class 5 driver's license.

Assets

• Experience completing Waste and residue surveys
• Possessing a BC Scalers License
• Registration as an RPF, RFT, FIT, or TFT
• Experience in Timber Valuation

The hourly compensation for this position ranges from $30.00 - $38.00