Forestry Technician

Wage: $51.67

Essential Job Duties: 

• Determine boundary and road layout for future harvesting.
• Ensure all protocols and best practices are followed including working alone, wildlife safety, environmental safety, health management, and safe operation of equipment.
• Assess and document riparian features in accordance with regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Traverse proposed boundary and road alignments to support accurate map creation.
• Collect crossing and site plan data.
• Identify and stratify ecological site types.
• Map, identify, and document logging and operational hazards.
• Complete road engineering estimates and conduct appraisal data field surveys.
• Remote camping and wilderness exploration.
• Complete timber reconnaissance and stand level timber type stratification.
• Assist timber cruisers with field data collection and verification.
• Ensure field camps meet or exceed company standards and occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements.
• Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures. 
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Spectrum and Wright Canada Holdings culture of safety and employee ownership.

Other Duties:

• Position will require travel to, from and between work sites.
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.
• Operate trucks and ATVs.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:

(Knowledge – Comprehension of a body of information acquired by experience or study. Skill – a present, observable competence to perform an activity. Ability – a competence to perform an observable behavior.)

• Willingness to work extended shifts in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding job duties across diverse and uneven terrain.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain organization of equipment before, during, and after shifts, as required.
• Willingness to work, live, and thrive in a remote setting.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to perform effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable to a dynamic, fast‑paced, and constantly changing work environment.
• Strong decision‑making, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing tasks as new situations arise.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including rapport‑building, active listening, thoughtful questioning, and patience.
• Communicates effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English to effectively perform job duties and communicate with employees and vendors.

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:

(The minimum level of education obtained, certifications held, or experience in years acceptable for the role.)

• Post-secondary education in natural resources, forestry or a related field
• 1 year of Forestry-related experience

Other Preferred Requirements: (driver’s license, CDL, pesticide or herbicide license, CPR or first-aid certified)

• A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License, or equivalent, and a current Driver’s Abstract
• Preference may be given to candidates holding a valid BC Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent

Language Requirements (read, write, speak):

English - ☒ Read, ☒ Write, ☒ Speak

Spanish - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak

Other Language _________________ - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak

Travel Requirements:

☐No-Seldom

☐Yes-Occasional (up to 5%)

☐Yes-Moderate (5% to 25%)

☐Yes-Substantial (25% to 50%)

☒Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)

Physical Characteristics:

(The physical demands necessary to perform the job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.)

• Sit for long periods of time while operating equipment
• Lift heavy objects, up to 20 pounds, on an infrequent basis

Environmental Factors:

(The working conditions including environment if outside - weather/temperature, noise or otherwise normal office environment.)

• Working outside in extreme weather conditions
• Regular and consistent exposure to loud noises from equipment and machinery
   

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