RPF (registered professional forester) - South Hazelton, Canada - Gitxsan Development Corporation

    Gitxsan Development Corporation
    Gitxsan Development Corporation South Hazelton, Canada

    1 month ago

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    Description
    • Work Term: Permanent
    • Work Language: English
    • Hours: 37.5 hours per week
    • Education: Bachelor's degree
    • Experience: 5 years or more
    • or equivalent experience
    • Work setting

    • Forest industry
    • Tasks

    • Develop programs for tree seedling production and woodlands nursery operations
    • Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies
    • Prepare reports and recommendations
    • Supervise tree seedling production and woodlands nursery operations
    • Conduct advanced research in the areas of tree improvement, nursery seedling production, forest soils, forest ecology, forest mensuration, forest operations and other areas
    • Develop and oversee programs for tree seedling production and woodlands nursery operations
    • Ensure adherence to government regulations and company objectives
    • Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources
    • Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities
    • Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands
    • Plan and conduct public relations programs, and education and extension programs related to forestry
    • Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations
    • Plan and direct road building, wildlife management, environmental protection and insect and vegetation control programs
    • Plan and direct woodlands harvesting, reforestation, silviculture and fire prevention and fire suppression programs
    • Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, municipal, provincial or federal governments or to companies
    • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

    • Forest Engineer with registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)
    • Registered Professional Forester (RPF)
    • Computer and technology knowledge

    • Geographic Information System (GIS)
    • Additional sector experience

    • Forestry
    • Area of work experience

    • Research and development
    • Specialization or experience

    • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
    • Area of specialization

    • Forest biology and ecology
    • Forest engineering and harvesting
    • Transportation/travel information

    • Valid driver's licence
    • Willing to travel
    • Personal suitability

    • Excellent oral communication
    • Excellent written communication
    • Screening questions

    • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
    • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
    • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
    • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
    • Green job

    • Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
    • Workplace information

    • Remote work available
    • Health benefits

    • Dental plan
    • Disability benefits
    • Health care plan
    • Vision care benefits
    • Financial benefits

    • Group insurance benefits
    • Life insurance
    • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)