Timber Cruiser – Field Mapping & Data Specialist

Forsite Consultants Ltd; Prince George; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsite Consultants Ltd based in Prince George, BC, is seeking a Timber Cruiser to support forest development activities, including cruise planning, operational timber cruising, data compilation, and delivering final cruise maps and reports. It is a field-focused role with some office work.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year as head timber cruiser in BC, a solid understanding of the BC Timber Cruising Manual, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious attitude required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as head timber cruiser in BC.
• Strong understanding of BC Timber Cruising Manual.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract is required.
• ATC or ATE accreditation or working towards it is preferred.
• Registration with FPBC (or eligible) is an asset.
• Experience with coordinating workshops is an asset.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and coaching technical assistants.

Responsibilities

• Develop cruise plans and final cruise maps.
• Perform operational timber cruising and data summary.
• Provide data deliverables from cruise activities.
• Field-focused role with some office work; other timber development phases may be involved.

Skills

Safety conscious

Head timber cruiser experience (BC)

BC Timber Cruising Manual

Driver's license (clean abstract)

ATC/ATE accreditation or in progress

FPBC registration asset

Cruising workshops experience asset

Supervision & mentoring

Job description

Forsite Consultants Ltd based in Prince George, BC, is seeking a Timber Cruiser to support forest development activities, including cruise planning, operational timber cruising, data compilation, and delivering final cruise maps and reports. It is a field-focused role with some office work.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year as head timber cruiser in BC, a solid understanding of the BC Timber Cruising Manual, and a valid driver’s license.