Planning Forester

Job Opportunity: Planning Forester

Employee type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Campbell River, BC

Compensation: $85,000 to $105,000 annually

Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for a Planning Forester with strong communication and facilitation skills to support our clients across BC and Western Canada. The position will be based out of Campbell River, BC with an option for remote, based out of Vancouver Island, BC.At Forsite, we dont just work together we support, challenge, and grow together. We believe in flexibility, collaboration, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

WHO WE ARE

Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry, technology, analytics, strategic planning, resource and land management/stewardship and professional forestry. We are a company that is committed to innovation and is constantly growing with clients across North America and abroad in multiple sectors.

We take pride in our team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. We are a dynamic, people-focused business that thrives by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and drawing on our expertise for sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental and social goals. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company.

We foster and sustain a safe and respectful environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.If youre looking for a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and having fun while making a meaningful impact, youll fit right in.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Operating within Forsites Forestry Services Group, the Planning Forester will

• Develop and facilitate integrated resource management planning processes in response to a range of forest land management challenges - including forest stewardship, watershed management, landscape resilience and wildfire risk.
• Support the Forsite Team in providing services to our Indigenous, Community Forests, Forest Licensees, and Local Governments including forest license management, partnerships, stewardship planning, forest operations, and economic development.
• Design and lead planning processes to bring together indigenous communities, other governments and forest companies to create and guide the implementation of operationally realistic forest management and watershed management/restoration plans.

This position will require extensive knowledge of forest legislation & policy and landscape level forest, watershed and wildfire management concepts to provide focused, innovative, and meaningful solutions to our clients. Depending on the candidate's experience and interests, the Planning Forester's projects may include Forest License Management and planning related to Forest Landscape (FLPs), Integrated Resource Management, Land Use, Watershed Management and Restoration, Access Management, Old Growth Management, Wildfire Management, and Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Forsite welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is looking for the right person to join our team. If you dont meet every requirement but bring relevant skills, experience and a great attitude, we encourage you to apply!

Must have:

• Bachelors degree in Forestry or Natural Resource Management
• Minimum 10 years of related experience in forest management planning and operations, with preference to those with BC coastal forestry experience
• Registered or eligible to be registered as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) in BC
• Experience in the facilitation and coordination of forest management and planning processes with Indigenous communities, forest licensees, or local governments.
• Conducted spatial and operational analysis using GIS tools to support land use planning, resource assessments and operational decision making would be an asset
• Background in operational forest management and/or wildfire risk management would be an asset
• Valid drivers license and safe driving record
• 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
• Able to work with excellent attention to detail with work accuracy and quality
• Willing to travel as needed to support clients and project work
• Lead projects and contribute to project teams; and
• Supporting mentoring and coaching of junior staff

WHO YOU ARE

• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and contributes to a positive team environment; reliable and accountable
• Aproblem solver who thinks critically and proactively finds solutions; can initiate/lead new ideas and follow them through
• A good decision makerwho exercises sound judgment in dynamic situations
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal (and technical writing would be great)
• Quality-driven pays attention to detail and takes pride in delivering high quality work
• Someone who can work independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment
• You are adaptable and resilient where you thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift; youre comfortable working on multiple projects at once and can adjust to changing demands
• Professional, friendly and respectful and committed to excellent service

WHAT WE PROVIDE

We offer aflexible and rewarding work environment, including:

• Competitive wages
• Work-life flexibility
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development support
• Company matched pension program
  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Forsite, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2+individuals, and veterans. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know we are happy to support you.

To apply for this position, please go to Forsite career page: https://forsite.ca/job-postings/

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.