Silviculture Technologist

About the role

The Silviculture Technologist will support sustainable forest management across our consulting projects in British Columbia. You will conduct field assessments, oversee inventory operations, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Assess current forest conditions and perform post‑cut evaluations to verify residual stand quality.
• Conduct forest inventory cruises, surveys, and field measurements, supervising crews as needed.
• Display spatial data using GIS and assist managers in planning access routes and forest roads.
• Monitor silvicultural practices, enforce fire safety and environmental regulations, and oversee contractor activities.
• Maintain and update computerized forest management information systems and databases.

Required profile

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Initiative, organization, and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight trips, with a valid driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial data visualization.
• Forest inventory cruising and stand descriptive cruising.
• Increment boring techniques and forest cover mapping.
• Soil analysis and forest measurement.
• Computerized forest management information system operation.
• Database development and maintenance.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health benefits including dental, vision, and disability plans.
• Life insurance and free parking.