Silviculture Surveyor

Job Title: Silviculture Surveyor

Job Summary: Wright Canada Holdings Ltd is seeking a Silviculture Surveyor to assist with forest management post-planting. The successful candidate will collect data on reforested blocks on behalf of our clients, assessing tree and overall block regrowth, and identifying invasive species, grass, and other competing vegetation.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct silviculture surveys, including aerial and ground surveys
• Layout for forestry crop release management operations
• Implementation of forestry crop release management operations
• Planting and manual brushing (crop release) quality
• Riparian Assessment, mapping, and prescriptions application
• Crossing and Site Plan Data Collection
• Ecology type identification and stratification
• Mapping and identification of logging hazards prescription application
• Remote camping and wilderness exploration
• Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws, rules, and regulations

Requirements:

• A safety-conscious attitude
• A love of the outdoors
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• 1 year of Forestry-related experience or applicable education
• Post-secondary education in natural resources, forestry, or a related field is considered an asset
• Previous experience operating ATVs and pick-up trucks safely on various road conditions will be considered an asset
• The ability to work away from home for scheduled periods of time
• Basic field work experience
• Experience using GPS, avenza, and other mapping programs
• Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees, clients, and vendors

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary range of $22.00 - $25.00
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company
• A chance to develop your skills and experience in the field of forestry