Silviculture Technician
Seasonal position with full time potential
We are currently looking for self-motivated individuals, who will embrace the opportunity to succeed personally and professionally on our Silviculture Technician crew. Operations will be based out of Chetwynd, BC and encompasses working throughout Northern BC.
Safety and providing a fulfilling career are two of our top priorities as an employer. Spectrum is a growing company with potential year round employment opportunities in areas such as seismic surveys, beetle surveying and control, block layout and timber cruising. There are possibilities for mentorship while working towards a ABCFP designation. Spectrum wants to enhance and create long lasting employment relationships!
Description & Duties:
– Silviculture surveys
– Layout for herbicide applications
– Planting and brushing quality
– Vegetation management contract implementation
– Detailed site assessments
– Shift work, typically 10-on-4-off, dependent upon location and contract logistics.
– Safety is an overriding priority
Preferred Characteristics:
– Safety conscious
– Demonstrate ability to both work independently and as part of a team
– >1 years’ experience in the field will be considered an asset
– You enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and take pride in being a key part of the management of our forests
– Strong verbal and written communication skills.
– Physically fit, strong organizational and problem solving skills
– Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasked environment
– Ability to travel when necessary and work extended hours when necessary
– Computer/ Ipad proficiency
Preferred Prerequisites:
(Certifications may be obtained through employment)
– Forest Tech Diploma or enrolled in 2nd year of a Resource Management program
– 1 or more seasons experience in related or similar work and proficiency with required field equipment
– Accreditation as a Silviculture Surveyor will be considered an asset.
– Valid full Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract. You will be operating 4WD trucks and ATV’s; training specific to resource road driving will be provided at the beginning of the season
– BC Forestry Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate
– Valid Level 1 First Aid Ticket and Transportation Endorsement
Salary:
– Wage’s commensurate on prerequisites (above) and experience
– Consideration made for living in a location away from home base
– Extended benefits available to year round employees after probationary period
So, if you are safety conscious, competent, and ready to apply your knowledge and learn something new along the way, please send us an e-mail with subject line “Silviculture Technician” to kbigelow@srgi.ca
Check out Chetwynd! http://www.gochetwynd.com/
Spectrum has been part of the Chetwynd community since the early 1990’s. We have a number of staff and management that have chosen to build their lives and embrace the wonderful community there.