Assistant Forester (Forester)

Seasonal

  Erafor Forestry Ltd

  Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Erafor Forestry Ltd. is an integrated and progressive natural resource consulting firm located in Prince George, BC. The company specializes in a variety of technical, mapping and professional natural resource services, and has been delivering quality products and services to our clients for over 23 years. Current projects include the planning and implementation of forest fertilization, site rehabilitation, planting, and stand tending, surveys, layout and GPS, road restoration, foliar analysis, and helicopter stand reconnaissance among many others.

Due to expanding opportunities and the need to maintain timely and quality service levels for our clients, we are looking to increase our natural resource management capacity and are currently seeking highly motivated, results oriented personnel to join our team. Seasonal (4 to 8 month), or full time positions starting in April or May 2018 are available. As a key member of our natural resource team, the selected individual(s) will report to a senior staff member, and will have responsibilities associated with organizing and implementing a wide range of natural resource related projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Working towards, or completion of a post secondary Forestry technical or degree program
  • A full knowledge of the B.C. forest regulatory framework and current land based programs (Forest Act, FPCBCA, FRPA, FFT, LBIP, FES, FCI).
  • Demonstrate an eagerness to learn, have a positive attitude, be physically fit , and have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Registration or eligibility for registration in a professional association such as the Association of B.C. Forest Professionals or the Association of Professional Biologists
  • Valid class 5 drivers licence
  • Prior forestry experience is considered an asset

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Applicants must be willing to work, be comfortable with working in remote areas and staying in camp.

Only those candidates considered suitable for the position will be contacted.

Compensation

Rates of pay will be commensurate with experience. Erafor Forestry Ltd. offers a competitive benefits package.