Silviculture Technician

at  Forsite Consultants Ltd

Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for Silviculture Technicians with opportunity to work out of our Prince George, BC location.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 locations throughout Canada, Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry technology, strategic planning, resource and land management and professional forestry. Forsite has been SAFE certified since 2007 and is committed to growth, innovation and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment
At Forsite we will excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business that grows and profits by creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.

BONUS SKILLS TO HIGHLIGHT:

• Silviculture survey experience, planting supervision and/or planting pay plot experience;
• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline or currently enrolled in a post-secondary forestry program;
• Silviculture Surveyor Accreditation would be an asset. Candidates that aren’t Accredited Silviculture Surveyors will be considered for additional in-house support, towards achieving accreditation;
• Registered or eligible to be registered with the FPBC or enrolled as a FIT or TFT;

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides flexibility, competitive wages, supported professional development and a solid benefits package and company matched pension program for permanent positions. With over 100 forest professionals at Forsite, you will have access to a significant local forestry network with great opportunity for mentorship and career development.
Forsite welcomes applications from everyone, and is looking for the most suitable individual with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager, Silviculture Technicians will have a significant field component and will be responsible for applying technical skills and knowledge when conducting silviculture projects, including tree planting implementation, silviculture surveys, treatment area layout, field assessments, and reporting along with various timber development opportunities in the winter.
These positions are flexible and have opportunity for either full-time with development work in the winter, seasonal (April to November), or summer terms (available for forestry students seeking summer employment).