Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for a Silviculture Forester, with opportunity to work out of our Nelson, BC office.

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 and professional forestry. Forsite 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:

Reporting to the Forestry Supervisor, the Silviculture Forester will be a key specialist of the silviculture team and will work closely with business unit leadership to provide professional guidance, support and expertise related to Forsite's silviculture program.

The Silviculture Forester will be responsible for managing technical aspects of operational silviculture projects, including planting implementation, surveys, prescription development and activity supervision. The Silviculture Forester will work closely with our industry and government clients to provide project management and technical skills that provide cost effective, innovative, and meaningful solutions and will supervise and mentor Forsite silviculture staff.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• A safety conscious attitude;
• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline;
• Registered or eligible to be registered as RPF or RFT with the Forest Professionals of British Columbia (FPBC);
• Silviculture Surveyor Accreditation an asset;
• Minimum 5 years of related experience with operational silviculture;
• Experience managing silviculture databases, RESULTS, and completing electronic silviculture submissions;
• Knowledge of forest legislation, regulations, guidelines, and accepted practices specific to silviculture; and
• A valid driver's license and safe driving record.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Professional with a friendly and courteous manner, being service and team oriented;
• A strong communicator with technical writing skills;
• A problem solver with decision making skills; and

• An independent person able to work under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment.

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.