Forestry Specialist
- Burns Lake, BC, Canada
- Smithers, BC, Canada
- BC, Canada
$34 to $38 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $34 to $38 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of project management / coordination experience in the forestry sector
- 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 a motivated, positive, and dependable full-time Forestry Specialist to join our team of Resource Professionals. 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 positions will be based out of our Burns Lake, Smithers or Terrace office.
What We Offer:
- Flexible work/life balance and a supportive, tight‑knit team
- A comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, bonus program, RRSP matching, professional development allowances, and more
- Opportunities to grow and build your career within a team that recognizes and develops talent
- A fun, professional, and safety‑first work environment
- Relocation Allowance
Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for a Forestry Specialist will include, but are not limited to:
- Leading the field crew in data collection and various field duties
- Supporting the project managers on several phases of projects execution
- Coordinating between project managers and team members, sub-contractors and consultants
- Ensuring work meets the established standards for quality control and for safety.
- Preparing reports and professional assessments
- Supporting on various tasks as required.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of project management / coordination experience in the forestry sector
- RPF or RFT designation is required, FIT nearing registration will also be considered
- Strong Professional communication and organizational skills
- Experience designing resource roads in RoadEng 11 is an asset
- Valid Class 5 British Columbia Driving License; experience driving 4x4 trucks and ATVs is an asset
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors; willing to work in diverse and demanding conditions
Compensation:
- The pay range for this position is $34- $38 per hour; pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We look forward to hearing from you!
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Forestry Specialist will lead field crews in data collection and coordinate project execution between managers, sub-contractors, and consultants. They are also responsible for ensuring safety and quality standards are met while preparing professional reports and assessments.
Requirements
Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of forestry project management experience and hold an RPF or RFT designation. Proficiency in RoadEng 11 and a valid Class 5 driver's license are considered assets for this role.
Skills
- Project management
- Forestry
- Data collection
- Field operations
- Resource road design
- RoadEng 11
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- 4x4 truck driving
- ATV operation
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Report writing
- Professional assessment
Benefits
- Flexible work/life balance
- Extended health insurance
- Bonus program
- RRSP matching
- Professional development allowances
- Relocation allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Consulting
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Forestry
- Project management
- RPF
- RFT
- FIT
- RoadEng 11
- Resource roads
- Data collection
- Fieldwork
- Quality control
- Safety
- Consulting
- Resource sector
- Class 5 license
- 4x4
- ATV
- Reporting
- Professional assessment