Forestry Technician

6 days ago

North Vancouver, Canada Frontera Forest Solutions Full time

**About Us**

Frontera provides top notch forestry, GIS and remote sensing, and fire management consulting services to various clients across BC. We have a history of working closely with First Nation governments, local governments, and remote communities as well as provincial and federal governments. Although a company that was recently founded in 2018, Frontera has already been recognized as a leader in innovative forestry.
- Our Mission_: To make communities more resilient to wildfire and climate change, in an accessible and equitable way.
- Our Vision_: To be at the forefront of fire and fuel management, in an accessible and equitable way.
- Our Values_: Frontera supports governments and communities develop wildfire resilience by providing accessible, tailored, and innovative consulting solutions. Our core values are: relationships, teamwork, expertise, and innovation.

**Who We Are Seeking**

We are looking for an enthusiastic, and detail-oriented forestry technician to join our team to assist with report writing, collect high-quality field data, and to provide excellent services to our clients. We provide a dynamic and flexible work environment with active and energetic individuals who care about our clients and strive to provide the highest quality services. Start date will be fall 2024.

**Office Duties**
- Assist with technical writing for reports, particularly Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans (CWRPs) and Wildfire Urban Interface Wildfire Risk Reduction Plans (WUI WRR Plans), and other reports as needed.
- Upload field data and/or assist with data entry.
- Conduct in-office field data quality control.
- Utilize GIS mapping and spatial analysis as needed.
- Liaise with clients as required.

**Field Duties**
- Collect field data accurately and efficiently, including but not limited to: tree and stand information (height, DBH, species, stand density, etc.), general plot information (slope, aspect, etc.), plant identification, fuel loading, wildfire threat assessment plots, and FireSmart assessments.
- Use GPS and field map programs to navigate and collect GPS data.
- Drive safely in urban and rural environments, on highways and FSRs, in a variety of weather conditions.
- Problem solve and communicate openly with Frontera team members and managers.

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in forestry, natural resource management or other,
- Possesses teamwork skills, can problem solve and is flexible,
- Can use computer software such as Microsoft Excel/Word and ArcGIS,
- Ability to work safely in the field under a wide variety of weather conditions,
- Possesses a valid drivers license and is proficient at driving in all weather and surface conditions, and
- Is eligible to work in Canada.

**This is a full-time permanent position, with a wage of $25-$30/hr depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation includes a competitive benefits package, training allowance, and cell phone allowance.**

**Thank you for your interest in Frontera and we look forward to hearing from you**

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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