Forestry Technician

Kenpesq’t Forestry is seeking a full-time Forestry Technician. As a Forestry Technician, you will play a key role in forestry operations, conducting fieldwork and assessments while ensuring compliance with provincial regulations and safety standards. This position is primarily field-based and will require you to work at remote locations in all weather conditions, with some travel. If this is you, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
• Conduct sustainable block layout and road development, ensuring responsible planning and implementation.
• Perform timber reconnaissance to assess forest conditions and resource availability.
• Execute timber cruising to determine timber volume and stand composition.
• Conduct riparian assessments to evaluate watercourse impacts and regulatory compliance.
• Carry out waste and residue assessments as per provincial requirements.
• Collect ecological data to support environmental monitoring and sustainability efforts.
• Utilize GPS technology for data collection, road traversing, and mapping.
• Prepare engineering cost estimates for road construction and development projects.
• Adhere to all safety standards and company policies to ensure a safe and responsible working environment.

Experience:

• Relevant field experience in forestry operations in British Columbia.
• Diploma or Degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a related field an advantage.
• RFT or RPF designation (or willingness to work towards) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of BC forest regulations, practices, and environmental standards.
• Proficiency in GIS, GPS, and forestry-related software.
• Experience conducting timber cruising, layout, and road development.
• Experience working outdoors.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work in diverse terrain and weather conditions
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Must have or be willing to take Intermediate OFA and Transportation Endorsement.
• Willingness and ability to work in diverse terrain, weather conditions, and remote locations
• Willingness to travel, work extended shifts, and occasional multi-day trips

Personal Suitability:

• Stewardship focussed
• Safety mindset
• Exercises sound judgment
• Critical thinking
• Attention to detail

Kenpesq’t offers a wide variety of perks, including:

• Two weeks paid holiday over Christmas, in addition to annual vacation.
• Employer-matched pension plan after three months.
• Extensive health and benefits package.
• Employee training opportunities.
• Bi-weekly subsidized food box program available.

About Kenpesq’t:
Kenpesq’t is the Shuswap Band’s economic development corporation. Headquartered in Invermere, BC, we primarily focus on civil and earthworks construction projects, forestry operations, archaeology, and other industrial and environmental services.

We conduct our operations safely and recognize that our people are our core asset. Growing economic opportunities through the expansion of our internal capacity and capabilities are key to our success. We are committed to balancing economic growth with responsible business. Our values include transparency, stewardship, and cultural heritage. We communicate openly, treat others with compassion and respect, and place emphasis on fairness and equity.

Information related to the application process:
Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to admin@kenpesqt.ca with the subject line “Kenpesq’t Forestry Technician Application – [Applicant Name]”, or in person at the Kenpesq’t office building located at 3A – 492 Arrow Road Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

This posting may remain open until a qualified candidate has been hired. Kenpesq’t hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity. We value diversity and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. Employment and promotion of an Indigenous person or Shuswap Band member will be administered in a fair and reasonable manner and is consistent with the Canadian Human Rights Commission Policy on Aboriginal Employment Preference.