Seasonal Forestry Opportunity

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Seasonal Forestry Opportunity (BC)Posting ID: 28650Position Type: TemporaryCity: Various Locations,BC, CanadaLocation: CAC - CanforEvery year, Canfor hires numerous Forestry Field Assistants to join us in term positions, offering contracts of 4 or 8 months. These roles are based within our Woodlands locations in both BC and Alberta, spanning Prince George, Cranbrook, Whitecourt and Grande Prairie. With flexible start and end dates, these roles open doors to potential full-time employment, making it an exciting step forward in your career.You’re a motivated and ambitious team player who loves solving problems and is always up for a challenge. You welcome the idea of getting a little dirt on your boots and can perform physically demanding work. You tackle every task with enthusiasm and an unwavering dedication. Precision and commitment to delivering top-notch quality in every task are your trademarks. Safety is our top priority, and as a Forestry Field Assistant, you will play a crucial role in upholding our unwavering commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues throughout our forestry operations.The life of a member on our Field Operations team includes:Timber stratification and preliminary feature identification using Lidar data and imageryRoad and cutblock layoutSite level plans and ecosystem data collectionOperational cruisingField information mapping stream and riparian assessmentsThe life of a member on our Silviculture team includes:Supervision of planting, vegetation management, and site preparation activities to ensure compliance with Canfor’s safety, environmental, and quality standardsCompletion of post-harvest prescriptions and regeneration surveysUpdating key Silviculture databases following completion of activitiesThe life of a member on our Planning team includes:Conducting both field and office activities which relate to PlanningConducting field surveys and assessments to support block design and reconnaissance effortsAssist with developing and implementing comprehensive forest management plans in compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainable forestry practicesFor these roles, you’ll come equipped with:Current or past enrollment in a forestry or natural resources management program, and/or forestry work experienceExcellent communication skills and an ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in a team environmentA valid Class 5 Driver’s LicenseIf you’re ready to jump into a role that combines your passion for hands-on work, dedication to tasks and collaborative spirit, click that “apply” button todayPlease note that if a wage scale is mentioned in our job posting, it was not provided by Canfor. Our compensation is highly competitive, equitable, and reflective of our organizational values. We encourage you to apply for this position to learn more about the attractive Total Rewards package we offer at Canfor.The salary range for this position is: $47,600 - $68,000Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, the position is eligible to paid leave and Canfor’s health & well-being programs. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized.We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.#CADS#CADS #LI-NE1Job Segment: Compliance, Equity, Law, Temporary, Legal, Finance, Contract #J-18808-Ljbffr