Silviculture Technician
(Silviculture & Reforestation)
Seasonal
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Spectrum Resource Group is a vegetation management solutions provider who increases crop‐tree growth and survival, mitigates fire hazards, provides for the security of assets, and reduces the spread of invasive and noxious weeds.
What distinguishes Spectrum from its competitors is its diverse and highly experienced workforce of professionals using an integrated approach from across disciplines to deal with vegetation problems.
We are currently looking for self motivated individuals, who will embrace the opportunity to succeed personally and professionally on our Forest Technician crew. Operations will be based out of Chetwynd, BC. Although the position is seasonal, there is a possibility for year round employment for interested employees.
Description & Duties:
- Silviculture surveys
- Layout for herbicide applications
- Planting and brushing quality
- Vegetation management contract implementation
- Detailed site assessments
- Seismic surveys (winter work)
- Mountain Pine Beetle Surveys (winter work)
- Shift work, typically 10‐on‐4‐off, dependent upon location and contract logistics.
- Safety is an overriding priority.
Preferred Characteristics:
- Safety conscious.
- Demonstrate ability to both work independently and as part of a team.
- Leadership qualities and experience will be considered an asset.
- You enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and take pride in being a key part of the management of our forests
- Very strong verbal and written communication skills. Legible handwriting is a must!
- Physically fit, strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multi‐tasked environment.
- Ability to travel when necessary and work extended hours when necessary.
- Computer/PDA proficiency
Preferred Prerequisites:
(Certifications may be obtained through employment)
- Enrolled in 2nd year of a Resource Management program or completed a Forest Tech Diploma.
- Accreditation as a Silviculture Surveyor.
- Valid full Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract. You will be operating 4WD trucks and ATV’s; training specific to resource road driving will be provided at the beginning of the season.
- BC Forestry Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate is an asset.
- Valid Level 1 First Aid Ticket and Transportation Endorsement.
This position starting early May 2015, seasonal position.
Compensation
Salary:- Wage’s commensurate on prerequisites (above) and experience.- Consideration made for living in a location away from home base.