Planning Forester
(Forester)
Full Time
Carson Integrated
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Carson Integrated is a well-respected consulting firm of natural resource management professionals that provides environmental, forestry, and GIS consulting services to clients in the Electrical Utility, Upstream Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Sand & Gravel, and Forest industries throughout Alberta.
Our diverse client base provides distinct opportunities, exceptional challenges, and a work environment rich in variety.
Carson Integrated provides flexible working arrangements, combined
with an above average compensation and benefits package.
Additional information can be obtained on our website at www.carsonintegrated.com
We are currently looking for a Planning Forester to join our growing team. This position will be based out of our downtown Edmonton office, with some travel requirements to client work sites.
Key responsibilities will include:
Development of timber harvest and access planning
PSP/TSP program coordination
Supervision of forestry crews across multiple forestry related projects
Ensuring that personal and crew safety is a priority
Liaison with clients, government, First Nations, Trappers, oil and gas operators, and other stakeholders
Managing field data
Quality assurance/quality control
Experience and skill set requirements:
A college diploma or university degree in Forestry
Alberta RPF or RPFT designation
RPF designation in BC is an asset
3+ years of forestry planning experience
Demonstrated competency and leadership capacity in health and safety
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
GIS skills with experience using ESRI ArcGIS products
Superior working knowledge of forestry policy, regulations, and legislation in Alberta
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Solid communication skills
Carson Integrated is committed to developing our people by providing ongoing training opportunities and rewarding performance that exceeds expectations. We provide our employees with a progressive work environment, encouraging an entrepreneurial approach to business coupled with the opportunity for success. At Carson Integrated, our people are part of a larger team of diverse professionals committed to excellence.