Senior Forestry Technician and Timber Cruisers
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Engineering
Environmental/ Urban Planning -
Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Environmental/ Urban Planning
Senior Forestry Technicians and Timber Cruisers
Based out of our Comox Valley office
Lead and oversee forestry engineering projects, including road construction, erosion control, and harvest planning.
Develop and implement innovative forestry planning strategies to improve sustainability within forest management area.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior technicians, foresters, and other team members.
Ensure compliance with regulations related to forest engineering, timber harvesting, and land conservation.
Prepare reports, project plans, budgets and proformas, and environmental impact assessments.
Engage with stakeholders to ensure socioeconomic impacts are managed across the land base.
QualificationsRegistered, or ability to be registered, with the FPBC as an RFT or ATC.
At least 5 years of previous experience in related work (Preference given to those with BC Coastal Forestry experience)
Extensive experience with conducting fieldwork such as conventional and helicopter cut block layout and Timber Cruising.
Experience with QGIS, Road Eng, Enfor (Cruise Mate, Comp Mate for Cruiser)
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and mentor a team
Physically fit and capable of working in coastal terrain
Flexible work schedule with a mix of field and office work
Willing to work in remote areas
Enjoy learning and challenging themselves
Must be organized
Hold a valid class 5 Driver's License
Hold a valid Basic First Aid with transport endorsement (preferred)
Embrace safety and lead by example
Believe in the benefits of land stewardship
Compensation- $34-$48 Per Hour
Competitive salary and benefits package
Health Care Spending Account
Payment of Professional Dues
RRSP Program
Support for career growth and professional development
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