Silviculture Technician

at  Forsite Consultants Ltd

LOCATION: SALMON ARM, KAMLOOPS AND 100 MILE HOUSE, BC

Compensation: $22/hr - $26/hr
Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for Silviculture Technicians with opportunity to work out of our 100 Mile House, Kamloops, and Salmon Arm locations, within the Southern Interior of British Columbia.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• A safety conscious attitude;
• Post-secondary education with a diploma or degree in a relevant discipline, or 2-3 years of related field experience;
• Broad understanding of general forestry practices; and
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• 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;
• Silviculture survey experience, planting supervision and/or planting pay plot experience
• Enthusiastic and passionate about forestry and working outdoors in all weather conditions;
• Able to work both independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides competitive wages, a solid benefits package, supported professional development and a company matched pension program.
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.

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.