Job Status: Filled

Forester (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Impact Recruitment Inc

  Northern BC, British Columbia, Canada

Looking for an entry level opportunity in the forestry industry? Here’s a great opportunity to begin a career! 

Growth Opportunities 
This major player in BC Forestry is poised for continuing growth, which necessitates the need for more workers, more supervisors and more managers. If a long-term career with real advancement potential is what you’re after, this is the right time to be on the job hunt. 

Company Profile 
This major forestry company has operations across the Canadian Northwest, and offer excellent compensation to their employees, not just as far as wage, but benefits, relocation packages and plans for long term growth. They have a keen environmental presence and a drive towards sustainable resource use. 

Specific Job Description 
The forester position for this company will involve a wide array of duties. Successful candidates can expect to be roaming the woods some days, marking off territory, planning resource acquisition routes and indicated high value harvesting areas. Other days could be spent overhead surveying, in the office planning and mapping road routes. Reseeding, planting and environmental controlling- including wildlife and invasive plant species, will also be expected. The foresters will require a keen knowledge of government environmental policies, as they will be dealing with crown lands and environmental regulations very frequently. 

Job Requirements 
1. A Degree in Forestry, Diploma of Forestry Technician or Forestry Engineering 
2. Experience in woodlands/timberland forests, including wilderness training 
3. Very detailed knowledge of government regulations and proper forestry practices 

Compensation

Salary: $60-72K

Compensation and Benefits:
These positions offer excellent pay for the required experience. Beginning in the $80K annual range, and increasing by candidate aptitude and experience, they also include 2 weeks’ vacation, extended benefits, pension, phone and tuition reimbursement and RRSP Matching. They also offer one of the best relocation packages on the market.