Silviculture Surveyor

Silviculture Surveyor

Prince George, British Columbia

Geoterra Integrated Resource Systems Ltd. is a British Columbia-based company that provides consulting services to the natural resource sector and related industries. We are a leader in providing technical expertise and information within the industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering safe, efficient, and effective services.

Geoterra IRS is seeking a qualified Silviculture Surveyor to join our forestry services team in Prince George, British Columbia. This field-based position will support silviculture surveys and related forestry programs throughout the B.C. Interior.

• Geoterra has an industry-leading, extended health and benefits plan.
• Company RRSP matching program.
• Health spending accounts.
• Geoterra supports our employees with professional development opportunities and payment of professional dues.

• This position involves significant fieldwork in remote forest environments; regular travel is expected.

• Geoterra pays for all travel and accommodations, including per-diem while away from home.

• Complete regeneration delay, stocking, free-growing, and other silviculture surveys in accordance with current B.C. procedures and project requirements.
• Collect accurate field data, assess forest health and site factors, and confirm survey-unit stratification.
• Compile survey results, prepare maps and field documentation, and support clear, defensible recommendations.
• Perform quality assurance on survey data and deliverables before submission.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and field crews while meeting safety, schedule, and quality expectations.

• Accredited Silviculture Surveyor designation in British Columbia is preferred; candidates working toward accreditation may be considered.
• At least one field season of experience completing regeneration delay, stocking, or free-growing surveys is preferred.
• Knowledge of B.C. silviculture survey procedures, stocking standards, forest health, and applicable forestry practices.
• Experience collecting, compiling, and quality-checking field data using GPS, tablets, GIS applications, and forestry software.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and ability to work safely and independently in remote terrain.
• Strong navigation, observation, communication, organization, and report-writing skills.

• $25-$30 per hr. plus overtime at time and a half.

Geoterra prides itself on offering a positive working environment with opportunities for staff to grow and become an integral part of our forestry services team. Self-reliant and motivated individuals will find excellent opportunities for advancement and career growth, along with industry-leading wages.

The job posting will stay open until the successful candidate is hired.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.