Field Technician - Thunder Bay, Canada - KBM Resources Group

KBM Resources Group

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Thunder Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Field Technician

About Us:

KBM is an independently-owned natural resources consulting firm offering a range of services to clients in both the private and public sector.

Since 1974 we have been headquartered in Thunder Bay, ON along the north shore of Lake Superior. In 2011, KBM opened a satellite office in Prince Albert, SK. Both locations attract outdoor enthusiast to explore the endless networks of parks, trails, rivers, and
lakes.

KBM operates three tightly integrated business units: KBM Aviation, KBM Geomatics and KBM Field Services in addition to operating KBM Outdoors (and outdoor equipment and supplies retail store).

KBM's Technical Services division has an operational territory that spans Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

KBM provides a flexible, dynamic, and challenging work environment with opportunities to further your skills in a team-based atmosphere. Additionally, we offer competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within the company.

require UTV operation or long walks (~1km) through the bush to access. Our field crews generally work rotating shifts during the summer season when working in remote locations. This schedule is flexible and may change depending on the location of a given project.

Required Skills:

Background in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Superior organization skills
Willingness to work extended shifts (~14days) in remote areas.
Willing to work in a team environment
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Other skills that are considered assets include:

Demonstrated experience using GNSS systems for navigation and data collection
Proficient use of ESRI suite products (ArcPro, ArcMap, AGOL, Field Maps, Survey 123, etc).
Demonstrated experience working in remote environments for extended periods of time
Demonstrated experience working outdoors

Education and Experience:

Degree, diploma, or currently enrolled in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or related discipline
Previous work experience in precision forest data collection or other related

- disciplines