Employment Opportunity – Forest Technologists

Silvatech Consulting Ltd., with over 40 years of operations, is a progressive developer of technological solutions in forest resource management. The Silvatech Group provides professional services in forest planning and development, waste and residue assessments, resource inventories, climate change mitigation & mapping. Silvatech is accepting resumes for the position(s) of Forest Technologist (Jr., Intermediate, Sr.). The position(s) require resource technologists to carry out reconnaissance, timber development, cruising, GPS surveys, site plans, waste and residue surveys and various assessments and associated reports. We mentor and cross train new people in their career development process to give them a diversity of skills. We are a family friendly company, minimizing time away from home. The position(s) are full-time based at Prince George, BC. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits commensurate with experience and responsibilities.  Pay range $22.00 – 36.00 per hr.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Forest Technologist Diploma or equivalent
• RFT certification or eligible
• Timber development experience an asset
• Cruising, site prescriptions experience an asset
• Waste and residue survey experience an asset
• Efficient and safety conscious
• Good written and interpersonal communication skills
• Good people / team player skills
• A mature, teachable, flexible attitude
• Good computer technology skills
• Valid BC drivers license
• Level 1 First Aid, S100 Wildfire, ATV safety and Bear Aware training

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Field reconnaissance
• Road and harvest area layout
• Timber Cruising, GPS surveys
• Waste and Residue Surveys
• Field mapping using GPS and drones
• Site Plan data collection
• Associated reports and submissions

Closing Date: open until position is filled.

Interested applicants are requested to forward their resumes to: t.smith@silvatech.ca

We thank all those who choose to respond to this posting. Only applicant’s whose resumes closely match the qualifications listed, will be contacted for further dialogue.