Forestry Technician

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd is seeking a full-time Forestry Technician in Fort St John, BC. The role involves boundary and road layout for harvesting, ecological assessments, data collection, and remote camping. Candidates should have at least one year of forestry experience and a valid BC Class 5 Driver's License. The job includes a competitive pay rate, benefits, paid travel, and equipment supplied. It requires working away from home for scheduled periods.
Spectrum Resource Group

The Position: Forestry Technician

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Forestry Technician Crew Lead

About Us:

Spectrum Resource Group (SRG), a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management (IVM) solutions provider with expertise in vegetation management, forest management, and reforestation. We provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.

Why Wright Canada Holdings:
• Pay rate of $243-265 per day, paid hourly.
• Full benefits package
• Overtime, statutory holiday, and vacation pay
• Work 10 days on with 4 days off
• Paid travel time, per diem and accommodations when away from home
• Employee ownership plan
• All equipment and tools supplied
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:
• Determine boundary and road layout for future harvesting
• Assess riparian features
• Traverse boundary and road locations for map creation
• Crossing and site plan data collection
• Ecology type identification and stratification
• Map and identify logging hazards
• Complete road engineering estimates and appraisal data field survey
• Remote camping and wilderness exploration
• Complete timber reconnaissance and stand level timber type stratification
• Assist timber cruiser in the field with data collection
• Ability to complete job duties in physically strenuous and varying terrains
• Other duties as required

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:
• 1 year of Forestry-related experience
• Post-secondary education in natural resources, forestry or a related field is an asset
• A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License, or equivalent, and a current Driver's Abstract
• Previous experience operating ATVs and pick-up trucks safely on various road conditions is an asset
• Preference may be given to candidates holding a valid BC Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required for safety sensitive positions including positions with driving responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Punctuality, dependability, and accountability in the field
• The ability to work away from home for scheduled periods of time
• Experience using GPS, avenza, and other mapping programs
• Experience working with chainsaws would be considered an asset
• A safety conscious attitude
• A love of the outdoors

Join Our Team:

SRG is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service, Wright Outdoor Solutions, Eocene Environmental Group, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.