- A safety conscious attitude;
- Post-secondary education with a natural resource management focus;
- Minimum 5 years of related experience in the forest sector, ideally including a mix of operational forestry, silviculture, and fuel management projects.
- Registered or eligible to be registered as an RPF (BC and/or AB);
- Experience facilitating or leading diverse groups;
- Strong project management expertise and experience grant writing/managing funding programs in the forest sector,
- Ability to both work independently on projects and collaborate within a team environment;
- Strong technical writing skills, formal training in technical writing an asset;
- Function background in use of GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS)
- Background in fire suppression would be considered an asset
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
- Enthusiastic with a passion for forestry;
- Professional with a friendly and courteous manner, being service and team oriented;
- A strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business;
- Able to work both independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a project team environment;
- Flexible with strong organizational and time management skills to with ability to work under pressure to meet targets; and
- Able to work with excellent attention to detail with work accuracy and quality.
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Wildfire Planning Forester - Prince George, Canada - Forsite
Description
Come Grow with Us Forsite is actively looking for a Wildfire Planning Forester to support our clients across BC and Western Canada. The position can be remote or ideally based out of one of our offices in Kamloops, Prince George, or Salmon Arm, BC, however remote work from other locations in BC will be considered for the right candidate.
WHO WE ARE
With 11 locations throughout Canada, Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry technology, strategic planning, resource and land management, wildfire management and professional forestry. Forsite has been SAFE certified since 2007 and is committed to growth, innovation and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.
At Forsite we will excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business that grows and profits by creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Operating within Forsite's Resource Management and Technology business area, the Wildfire Planning Forester will work within the Forsite Fire team, which includes Senior Wildland Fire Specialists, Fuel Management Specialists, Analysts, and other teams to complete projects for provincial and federal agencies, and community-level clients across BC and Western Canada. Projects will include developing fuel management prescriptions, supervising operational fuel treatments, supporting communities applying for and managing government funding grants to complete wildfire risk reduction projects, Community Wildfire Resiliency Planning, Wildfire Tactical Planning, and supporting a wide array of other wildfire analysis/planning projects. This position will require extensive knowledge of forest legislation & policy and landscape level forest management and wildfire management concepts to provide focused, innovative, and meaningful solutions to our clients. A background in forest operations and/or silviculture would be a distinct asset.
You should have strong problem-solving and written communications. Demonstrated experience in project management is important. Every effort will be made to align the successful candidate with projects and clients that they are passionate about.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
WHO YOU ARE
WHAT WE PROVIDE
In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides work/life flexibility, competitive wages a solid benefits package, supported professional development and a company matched pension program.
Forsite welcomes applications from everyone and is looking for the most suitable individual with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
