Forestry Technician

Job Posting Information

Forestry Technician
Current and Future Regular Positions
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # E22247-2026

As part of the Transmission Vegetation Management team, the Forestry Technician is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering on preventative maintenance and vegetation management weekly, monthly and annual targets, along with operational and customer vegetation management needs, through providing supervision to vegetation contractors, ensuring the work is performed per specification and in a safe manner.

Key functions include:

• Conducting field inspections and detailed assessments of work areas along Transmission Rights-of-Way to identify vegetation, access, and safety conditions, and to document required maintenance activities
• Identifying and removing hazardous vegetation conditions within Transmission Rights-of-Way, substations, and terminals in accordance with applicable safety, environmental, and operational standards
• Periodically supervising hired service contractors by monitoring work progress, verifying compliance with specifications and safety requirements, and addressing field issues as they arise

Our ideal teammate will have one of the following:

• Bachelor of Science in Forestry
• Bachelor of Science in Forestry Engineering
• Diploma in Forest Technology

In addition to:

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel)

Experience in one of the following would be considered an asset:

• A certification as an ISA Certified Arborist or ISA Certified Utility Specialist or is able to become certified within 2 years from the date of hire
• Field operations and supervision, including chainsaw work, scheduling and coordinating tasks, overseeing crews, managing contractors, and resolving customer issues
• Off-road vehicle operation in forestry or field environments
• Rigging experience

Please ensure your application includes how you meet the listed qualifications.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Amber Girvan at [email protected].

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, February 26, 2026

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity