Timber Cruiser
Forsite Consultants Ltd., an innovative forest and land management company with locations across Canada, has openings at our 100 Mile House, Kamloops, and Salmon Arm operations for Timber Cruisers. At Forsite, we excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business. We are successful through creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. Through our commitment to forest land management we create an environment that challenges our staff and provides opportunity for personal and professional growth.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Timber cruising is an integral part of timber development. As a Timber Cruiser you will be responsible for providing technical and supervisory expertise to project teams in all aspects (field and office) of timber cruising and compilations as well as multi-phase timber development. Work in other phases of timber development should be anticipated. Out of town work should be expected, extent varies based on your chosen location.
The Timber Cruiser is responsible for forest development activities including:
- the development of cruise plans
- operational timber cruising
- quality control
- data summary
- the development of final cruise maps
- compilation of cruise data & deliverables.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- A safety conscious attitude.
- Enthusiasm and a passion for both forestry and working outdoors.
- Timber cruising experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Broad understanding of, and experience in, general forestry practices and operational forest planning.
BONUS SKILLS TO HIGHLIGHT, if applicable
- ATC or ATE accreditation or working towards becoming an ATC or ATE.
- Registration with the ABCFP (or eligible for registration) as a professional forester (RPF) and/or forest technologist (RFT).
- Natural resource related post-secondary education
- Interest in the management of natural resources
In addition, all candidates should demonstrate the following
- A professional, friendly and courteous manner & team oriented personality.
- Ability to work both independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment.
- Desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle and high fitness level
WHAT WE OFFER
- Full-time, hourly position with overtime paid after 8 hours.
- Competitive remuneration package with excellent extended health benefit and pension package based on experience.
- Annual boot allowance.
- Dynamic, positive, team-orientated work environment. With over 100 forest professionals at Forsite, we can offer an enormous local forestry network. This is particularly valuable for individuals entering the profession.
- Excellent career growth opportunities. We do ALL aspects of professional forestry at Forsite.
To learn more about the communities our Southern BC office locations are in, visit http://www.100milehouse.com/; https://www.salmonarm.ca/ ; https://www.kamloops.ca/
Forsite is looking for the most suitable individual for the position available with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position. Applications are welcome from anyone. At Forsite, we foster and sustain an environment of diversity & inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.
For more information on Forsite and to apply directly to this position, please visit: forsite.ca/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.





