Assistant Forester

4 months ago

Smithers, Canada West Fraser Full time

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. **Pacific Inland Resources** in Smithers, BC is currently recruiting for an **Assistant Forester**.

Starting as an Assistant Forester offers diverse experience within the Woodlands Team, focusing on silviculture, planning, and operations. You'll work under a Woods Superintendent, engaging in field and office tasks and have opportunities for advancement as you acquire new skills.

**You'll Do**:

- Silviculture: post-harvest assessments, planting supervision
- Operations: logging and road building supervision, log quality checks, environmental compliance assessments, Road Inspections, deactivation prescription and monitoring, waste assessment, conduct, and managing drone imagery.
- Supervision of consultants and contractors
- Safety and environmental performance

**You have**:

- Possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Technologist (RFT) designation for BC (or be eligible and willing to earn this designation)
- Knowledge of BC forest legislation
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills

**Compensation Package**:

- The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location.
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

**Your Workplace Location**:
Smithers is a welcoming, small Northern BC town with stunning vistas in all directions. An abundance of summer activities, including fishing, boating, camping, and hiking, attracts locals and visiting outdoor enthusiasts. The downtown has an alpine feel, adding to the town’s attraction and charm.

**About Us**:
What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

**Diversity**:
At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

**Sustainability**:
West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

Sustainability Report | West Fraser

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