Senior Forest Technician

Job summary

The Senior Forest Technician will lead the planning and layout of road and harvest systems while managing field and office data. They are also responsible for supervising crew members, providing training, and ensuring all deliverables meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Job details

If you have a few seasons under your belt and want a change from industry and government - then we got you there. First of all, how do you prefer to spend your weekends? Snowboarding/Skiing Mountain Biking Hiking Fishing All of the above If this sounds like your style, then please read on. Cabin Resource Management Ltd. has built a foundation of experience and dedication to quality and innovative solutions in forestry, heritage, wildfire planning and resource analysis. We are currently looking to add a Senior Forest Technician to our Forestry team. Responsibilities: As a Senior Forest Technician you will be responsible for the following: Leading the planning and layout of road and harvest systems Lead all aspects of data management in the field and office Ensure legal, regulatory and client specific requirements are met with deliverables Effective supervision in the field and providing training for all crew members Qualifications and Experience: An above and beyond commitment to safety Education in forestry field with a Forestry Tech Diploma or Degree Registered or eligible for registration with ABCFP as RPF or RFT (or working towards) Experience with road and cut block layout within BC (minimum 4 years) Experience utilizing LiDAR data for planning and locating roads and cut blocks A firm understanding of forest policy, guidelines and BC’s regulations Experience in steep slope layout and deflection analysis, SP data collection and drafting, riparian assessments, forest health, surveys. What we offer: A positive, dynamic and inclusive work environment for everyone Wage and biannual profit share based on experience, competency and length of service Boot, training and professional development allowance Per diem for out of town shifts Extended medical and dental and RRSP contributions Flexible holidays and 20 cm snow rule for winter shredding The chance to work with an awesome team and work in the outdoors Cabin is committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. Cabin is also proud to provide professional services which support the rights and title of First Nations, and be active partners in reconciliation in all our work. Whether you are looking for a full time career or a seasonal position, apply today, or contact our HR Coordinator at nelsasser@cabinworks.ca for more information. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Senior Forest Technician will lead the planning and layout of road and harvest systems while managing field and office data. They are also responsible for supervising crew members, providing training, and ensuring all deliverables meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Forestry Tech Diploma or Degree and be registered or eligible for registration with the ABCFP. A minimum of 4 years of experience in road and cut block layout within British Columbia is required.

Benefits

• Profit share • Boot allowance • Training allowance • Professional development allowance • Per diem • Extended medical insurance • Dental insurance • RRSP contributions • Flexible holidays

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Team Supervision · Preferred
• data management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Forestry
• Road layout
• Harvest systems
• Data management
• LiDAR
• Forest policy
• BC regulations
• Steep slope layout
• Deflection analysis
• SP data collection
• Riparian assessments
• Forest health
• Surveys
• Team supervision
• Safety compliance
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Riparian Ecology
• Planning
• Reconciliation
• Data Collection
• Data Management
• Innovation
• Resource Management
• Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR)

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Test Technician
• Forest / Conservation Technician
• Forestry Technicians
• Forest and Conservation Technicians