Silviculture Forester

Strategic is one of British Columbia’s largest natural resource consultants. We are a First Nations majority owned company through the Ehattesaht Chinehkint Nation, whose stewardship of the land leads us forward. Strategic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health & dental, mentorship & professional development, paid professional dues, and RSP matching. What started as a small team of Timber Development Engineers, has grown over the last 20 years into an industry renowned west coast consultancy employing 130+ people in multiple communities. Our mission is to deliver technical expertise to our valued clients, to provide a safe and positive work environment, and to lead by fostering prosperity in our communities. 

Responsibilities:

As a Silviculture Forester, you will work with a team of forest analysts, planners, and forest operations specialists to support the forest land management needs of our Indigenous, government, and industry clients.  

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic with a passion for forestry and a keen interest in Indigenous relations, with an understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and the practice of forestry. You must be a strong communicator while working closely with internal staff, clients, agencies, and other resource professionals.  Working individually and in a team environment is essential while learning and leading the shifting forest policy framework.

Qualifications:                                                    

• A positive team player with solid communication skills, leadership qualities, and a safety-conscious attitude.


• Post-secondary education with a natural resource management focus.


• Registered RFT with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) is mandatory.  RPF designation ideal.


• Minimum five years of related experience in leading silviculture survey shifts.


• Experience leading and facilitating diverse groups.


• Strong technical writing skills with attention to detail, work accuracy, and quality.


• An understanding of advanced forestry geomatics datasets and forest landscape analysis processes.


• Background and/or experience in coastal silviculture regulations and leading silviculture survey shifts in remote areas on the coast.


• Accredited Silviculture Surveyor certificate considered an asset.


• Valid BC driver’s license and safe driving record.