Forestry Tech 2 (Technologists & Technicians)

  Brinkman Forest Ltd (http://www.brinkmanforest.com/)

  Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

Brinkman Forest Ltd. is a progressive forest management company based in British Columbia. As a result of our growing operation, we have an immediate full-time position for a Forestry Tech 2 in our Terrace office. Brinkman Forest Ltd. offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as the opportunity to achieve annual performance incentives.  

Duties:  

Reporting to a Forestry Supervisor, this position will play an integral role in mentoring and coaching 

Forestry Tech 1 positions. Key duties for the role will include, but are not limited to:  

 Taking legible and correct/accurate notes on road and boundary traverses 

 Entering traverse notes into a road engineering computer application 

 Running, analyzing and recording D-line detail 

 Identifying and documenting road upgrade & reconstruction details 

 Identifying, assessing and documenting riparian features 

 Performing road and cutblock layouts 

 Accurately timber cruise with minimal supervision 

 Accurately collect Site Plan data with minimal supervision 

 Assisting in designing roads in a road engineering computer application 

 Completing cutting permit applications 

 Involvement with logging/road activities including: safety audits, log quality control and ensuring environmental compliance 

 Adhering to company safety practices 

Qualifications:  

 1 to 5 years of Forestry Tech 2 experience in Forestry or a related natural resource field 

 Experience supervising and mentoring Forestry Tech 1 positions in a field environment 

 Successful completion of Grade 12 or GED equivalent is strongly preferred 

 Demonstrated experience working in the field successfully with little or no supervision 

 Experience working with road engineering computer applications and the ability to work easily with and learn computer software applications 

 Exceptional team player with strong communication and organizational skills 

 Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and exercise sound judgment in difficult situations 

 Valid BC driver’s license and safe driving record is required 

Terrace is a thriving community in Northwest British Columbia with excellent year-round recreational activities, world class fishing, and affordable housing. For more information click on the following link: 

http://www.terrace.ca and for more information about our company, please visit www.brinkmanforest.ca. 

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