Forestry technician

French posting

La Tuque, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 6, 2026
Posting language: French
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Assess forest areas and conduct or supervise forest inventories, surveys, field measurements, and inspections. Support forest planning and silvicultural operations, maintain forestry databases, provide research support, and enforce environmental and safety regulations.

Job details

Overview Languages French Education Other trades certificate or diploma Forest management/forest resources management Forest resources production and management Forest technology/technician Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Green job Help - Green job – Help Green job – Help Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. Work site environment All weather conditions Work setting Provincial government department or agency Remote location Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Assess the current status of a given area for sustainable forest management Conduct forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurement Conduct ongoing inspections to ensure the development of good quality forest crops Display spatial data using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Help forest managers in planning access routes and forest roads Measure the density of crop species and the amount of competition present to determine the need for tending operations Monitor the effectiveness of silvicultural practices Supervise forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurement Supervise technical functions in silvicultural operation Supervise the construction of access routes and forest roads Use photogrammetric and mapping techniques Enforce environmental, fire safety and accident prevention regulation Develop and maintain computer databases Provide technical support to forestry research Operate snowmobiles Operate all-terrain vehicles (ATV) Establish and maintain required environment Verify processing conditions and work area Experience and specialization Technical experience Stand descriptive cruising Airphoto interpretation Forest cover mapping Cartographic drafting Soil analysis Area of work experience Consulting Development of methods and techniques Area of specialization Silviculture Forest measurement and inventory assessment Additional information Security and safety Driver's validity licence check Transportation/travel information Travel expenses paid by employer Valid driver's licence Willing to travel regularly Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Tight deadlines 20/20 vision Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Physically demanding Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Organized Team player Benefits Health benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Mileage paid Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Other Benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Team building opportunities Transportation provided by employer Parking available Travel insurance Variable or compressed work week Wellness program Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

What you’ll do

Requirements

The posting specifies a trades certificate or diploma in forest management, forest resources, or forest technology, and 1 to less than 2 years of experience. Candidates need a valid driver's licence and must be willing to travel regularly; relevant technical experience includes forest cruising, airphoto interpretation, mapping, cartographic drafting, and soil analysis.