Job Opportunity: Senior Development Technologist

Employee type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Salmon Arm, BC

Compensation: $25/hr - $32/hr

Come Grow with Us! Forsite is hiring for Sr. Development Technologist with experience and demonstrated aptitude in woodlands management, leading project teams and forest development planning and implementation. The position would be based out of our Southern Interior location - Salmon Arm, BC.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 locations throughout Canada, Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry technology, strategic planning, resource and land management and professional forestry. Forsite has been SAFE certified since 2007 and is committed to growth, innovation and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.

At Forsite we will excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business that grows and profits by creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Sr. Development Technologist is responsible for forest development activities including the implementation of forestry plans, road/cutblock engineering, ecological assessments and completing associated plans and reports as well as Interacting with foresters, technicians and other professionals at Forsite. While this position is heavily balanced to field work, both field and office duties are required.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Key specialist member of the forest development team.
• Contribute expertise within our project teams, spanning small cutting permit-based projects to large integrated multi-phase development or woodlands management programs.
• Support the completion of cruise compilations and interior timber appraisals.
• Manage and ensure compliance and consistency with stewardship requirements for forest development in B.C. as driven by FRPA and relevant Forest Stewardship plans, including the coordination of assessments and completion of referrals.
• Provide expertise and support for forest development planning and operations.
• Operation of off-road vehicles including 4x4 trucks, ATVs and snowmobiles.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Broad understanding of, and experience in, general forestry practices and operational forest planning.
• A safety conscious attitude and approach to daily work habits.
• Post-secondary education with a degree or diploma in forestry or a related field
• 2 or more years of experience in developing and applying forest harvesting and development practices, standards, ground rules or guidelines
• Experience working with various levels of government, First Nations, stakeholder groups, contractors, the public and forest licensees in negotiating and resolving issues
• Registration with the FPBC (or eligible for registration) as a professional forester (RPF) and/or forest technologist (RFT) will be considered as an asset.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Excellent total compensation package including competitive wages, benefits and company matched pension plan
• Unique, generous and flexible time off options promoting work life balance
• Boot allowance incentive to ensure for team members have the proper Footwear for a safe and productive work environment

Forsite welcomes applications from everyone and is looking for the most suitable individual with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please go to Forsite career page: https://forsite.ca/job-postings/

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.