Installation technician Offres d'emploi - Colwood, BC

Spectrum Resource Group

JOB SUMMARY : Forestry technicians help with forest management by collecting the needed data for forest management. Our operations primarily focus on pre-harvest assessment and include, riparian assessment and mapping, boundary and road layout, identifying logging hazards, timber reconnaissance, and GPS traversing.

This is a full-time field position with limited office work in the Northern Interior backcountry of BC. Crews can expect to work 10-hour days on a 10 on 4 off rotation in remote locations with paid overtime. Accommodations can vary shift to shift, typical accommodations are a tent bush camp or logging camps . Per diems will be paid when food is not provided by accommodations. Both entry-level and experienced technicians welcome.

Wages : $22.00 - 24.00 per hour with per diem.

Responsibilities :

Timber Cruising Compass-person

Boundary and Road Layout and Traverse

Riparian Assessment, mapping, and prescriptions application

Crossing and Site Plan Data Collection

Ecology type identification and stratification

Mapping and identification of logging hazards prescription application

Road Engineering estimates and appraisal data field survey

Remote camping and wilderness exploration

Timber reconnaissance and stand level timber type stratification

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright and Wright Canada Holdings’ culture of safety and employee ownership.

Comply with applicable federal, provincial and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

Position requires travel.

Requirements :

A safety conscious attitude

A love of the outdoors

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team

1 year of Forestry-related experience

Post-secondary education in natural resources, forestry or a related field is an asset

Previous experience operating ATVs and pick-up trucks safely on various road conditions is an asset

Punctuality, dependability, and accountability in the field

The ability to work away from home for scheduled periods of time

Basic field work experience

Experience using GPS, avenza, and other mapping programs

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees, clients and vendors.