Forest Resource Technologist

Company Overview: Onsite Engineering is a mid-sized consulting engineering and geoscience company with multiple offices across BC. We are a diverse company that provides high quality engineering and geoscience services to government and industry in a professional yet casual work environment. We understand that, as professionals in the engineering field, the work we do builds the places we live, work, and play for generations and we are proud to play our part. We have purposely built our company to allow our professionals to do what they do best – top notch technical work. Position Overview: The Forest Resource Technologist will be based in the Campbell River Office and will report to the Senior Project Manager and be a part of the engineering resource team. This role supports the OEL team by surveying road and bridge crossings, assisting in planning and design, assisting in construction layout and construction review of access roads and crossings within the resource sector. Major Job Functions: • Assisting in the preparation of road and bridge design drawings • Coordinating project drawings and reports • Surveying (Total Station & GPS) • Construction Layout • Site and Construction Inspections • Project Management and Contract Administration Specific Skills and Knowledge: • Flexible, organizational and time management skills • Excellent attention to detail • Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills • Ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business • Motivated and Dynamic Self-Starter • Strong Planning and Organizational Skills • Excellent Problem Solver • A committed and positive attitude along with an obvious customer focus and the ability to build positive rapport with clients Education and Experience: • Registered with ABCFP as a Trainee Forest Technician (TFT) OR Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) and/or • Registered with ASTTBC as a graduate technologist or technician, or certified (AScT, or CTech) • Prior experience in resource road and bridge engineering an asset • Proficiency in the use of RoadEng and/or AutoCAD or other drafting soft ware Salary: $50,000-$90,000 annually commensurate on experience, full-time permanent position. The lower portion of the range reflects entry-level Forest Resource Technologist responsibilities. The upper portion of the range applies to candidates demonstrating increased experience, expanded responsibilities, or progression toward an Experienced Forest Resource Technologist Position. Benefits Summary: • Flexible working arrangements. • Competitive salary. • Great career advancement opportunities. • A full benefit package including extended health, vision, and dental coverage, and GRSP matching. • Interesting and diverse project work. • Relocation assistance. • Continuous support for growth through both internal and external professional development opportunities.

The role involves surveying road and bridge crossings and assisting in the planning, design, and construction review of access roads. Key duties include preparing design drawings, performing construction layout, and managing project contracts.

Candidates must be registered as a Trainee Forest Technician or Registered Forest Technologist with ABCFP, or certified with ASTTBC. Proficiency in RoadEng, AutoCAD, or similar drafting software is required.

• Flexible Working Arrangements • Competitive Salary • Career Advancement Opportunities • Extended Health Coverage • Vision Coverage • Dental Coverage • GRSP Matching • Relocation Assistance • Professional Development Opportunities

• Project managementPreferred

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• Road and Bridge Design
• Surveying
• Construction Layout
• Site Inspection
• Project Management
• Contract Administration
• RoadEng
• AutoCAD
• Time Management
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills

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

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week