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Forestry Assistants

  • Williams Lake, BC, Canada

$22 to $27 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Pay
$22 to $27 CAD / hour
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of field experience in related forestry activities.
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Kintera, formerly known as DWB/Chartwell, is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm specializing in services and solutions for the resource sector. Kintera has a close-knit team, a diverse client base and a strong reputation for outstanding quality and service. Our offices are located across all regions of British Columbia.

Overview:

We are seeking motivated, positive, and dependable full time Forestry Assistants  to join our team of Resource Professionals in the Forestry Department. Our mission is to provide the highest caliber of service to meet the needs of our clients, and we are only as good as the people on our team. The position(s) will be based out of Williams Lake, BC. and will involve shift work throughout the province.

What We Offer:

  • Tailored career growth opportunities within a team environment that recognizes talent
  • A diverse range of work with a multitude of clients
  • A fun, professional and safety-first work environment
  • Flexible work arrangements ensuring work-life integration

Job Responsibilities:

This position will mainly focus on field work, and its responsibilities will generally include:

  • Assisting with road and boundary layout.
  • Conducting road and boundary traversing.
  • Assisting with the collection of ecological data.
  • Assisting with riparian classification.
  • Participating in pre-harvest cut block reconnaissance and field evaluations.
  • Supporting Timber cruising activities.
  • Assisting with the preparation of technical reports and timber appraisals.

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Natural Resource Management with a focus on forestry, a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of field experience in related forestry activities.
  • Knowledge of timber cruising and related forest survey techniques is required.
  • Valid Class 5 British Columbia driver’s licence with demonstrated experience driving 4x4 trucks and ATVs.
  • Physically fit and able to work outdoors; willing to work in demanding conditions.
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Compensation:

  • The hourly range is $22-$27 and will be commensurate with experience.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We look forward to hearing from you!

More about this job

Responsibilities

The role focuses on field-based forestry tasks including road and boundary layout, traversing, and ecological data collection. It also involves supporting timber cruising activities and assisting with the preparation of technical reports and appraisals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma in Natural Resource Management or a related field with at least one year of relevant forestry experience. A valid Class 5 British Columbia driver's license and the physical ability to work in demanding outdoor conditions are required.

Skills

  • Road and boundary layout
  • Road and boundary traversing
  • Ecological data collection
  • Riparian classification
  • Timber cruising
  • Technical report writing
  • Timber appraisals
  • 4x4 truck operation
  • ATV operation
  • Forest survey techniques

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements

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Categories

  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Consulting
  • Science & Research
  • Engineering

Keywords

  • Forestry
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Timber Cruising
  • Road Layout
  • Boundary Layout
  • Ecological Data
  • Riparian Classification
  • Timber Appraisals
  • Field Work
  • 4x4 Trucks
  • ATVs
  • British Columbia
  • Consulting
  • Resource Sector
  • Forest Survey

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