Forest Professional (Forester)

  Infinity-Pacific Stewardship Group

  Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

As one of BC’s most integrated Forest Management companies, Infinity-Pacific Stewardship Group (IPSG) offers an impressive array of opportunities. We currently have a position available for a “Forest Professional” in our coastal division based out of Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Some of your responsibilities as a Forest Professional will include:

• Working with the team of Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) at IPSG within various aspects of forestry

•  Developing site plans in the field and in the office, including reviewing professional reports, assessments and constraints for proposed development areas
• Writing silviculture prescriptions
• Reviewing, understanding and implementing plans consistent with BC Forestry Legislation, Regulations and Policy & Practices, guidelines, best management practices, higher level plans, etc.
• Managing projects to ensure budget and deliverable targets are achieved
• Developing landscape-level management plans and strategies for small tenure holders, including forest stewardship plans, total resource plans and retention strategies
• Implementing and supervising silviculture activities, including planting and brushing
• Assisting area managers and lead engineers in the field with cutblock layout and design

REQUIREMENTS:

• Member of the ABCFP as an RPF, RFT, FIT or TFT

• 3 years of experience in developing site plans, writing silviculture prescriptions, managing forestry-related projects and/or supervising silvicultural activities

• Valid BC Driver’s License

• Experience working in the field in all weather conditions

• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Technical report writing and editing skills

• Safety conscious

• Willingness to travel for work

ASSETS:

• Experience in coastal cutblock and road layout and design

• Experience with RESOURCES (Cengea) data system entry

• Experience with silviculture surveying and / or timber cruising

• Familiar with BC Forestry Legislation, Regulations and Policy & Practices

• Experience with ecosystem identification and classification as per BC’s Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification system

• Experience in developing and writing landscape-level plans, including writing rationales for the recommendations

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Self motivated and eager to learn

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Must be flexible, organized and possess good time management skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

Infinity-Pacific Stewardship Group is an established natural resource management consulting company based out of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. Our core business is providing full phase operational planning services across British Columbia for government, industry, private lands and First Nation clients. IPSG is a positive team of like-minded individuals who pride themselves on their reputation for excellence and providing quality expertise. 

Compensation

IPSG offer’s a competitive compensation package inclusive of a benefits plan and support for professional development. We also provide on the job training and paid travel. Wages will be commensurate with experience and position.

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