Timber Cruiser

Strategic Natural Resource Consultants Inc.; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Mentorship & professional development

Paid professional dues

RSP matching

Job summary

Strategic Natural Resource Consultants Inc. is seeking a BC Timber Cruiser to conduct timber cruising activities in outdoor and camp-based settings, delivering accurate data for project and client deliverables.

Role requires collaboration with resource professionals, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining strong communication and work ethic in a field-heavy environment. Shifts are camp-based; a valid class 5 license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a BC Timber Cruiser.
• ATC designation preferred.
• High level of physical fitness and mental tenacity.
• Sound working knowledge of computers and cruising software (Compmate, Cruisemate, Cruise Comp).
• Proficient navigation and map-reading skills.

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.

Skills

Timber cruising

Navigation

Physical fitness

Camp shifts flexibility

Communication skills

Mentor / Train others

Driver's license (Class 5)

Computers & cruising software

Education

ATC designation

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.

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 one year of experience as a BC Timber Cruiser, preference will be given to candidates with an ATC designation.
• - 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, 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

If you are an enthusiastic, hard-working individual with a passion for the outdoors and a desire to contribute to meaningful projects.

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