Job Opportunity: Planning Forester
Employee type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Vancouver Island, BC
Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000/ Annually
Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for a Planning Forester with strong communication and facilitation skills to support our clients across BC and Western Canada. The position will be remote, based out of Vancouver Island, BC.
WHO WE ARE
With 11 locations throughout Canada, Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry technology, strategic planning, resource and land management and professional forestry. Forsite has been SAFE certified since 2007 and is committed to growth, innovation and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.
At Forsite we will excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business that grows and profits by creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Operating within Forsite’s Resource Stewardship Group, the Planning Forester will
- Develop and facilitate integrated resource management planning processes in response to a range of forest land management challenges - including forest stewardship, watershed management, landscape resilience and wildfire risk.
- Support the Forsite Team in providing services to our Indigenous, Community Forests, Forest Licensees, and Local Governments including license management, partnerships, stewardship planning, forest operations, and economic development.
This position will require extensive knowledge of forest legislation & policy and landscape level forest management and wildfire management concepts to provide focused, innovative, and meaningful solutions to our clients. Depending on the candidate's experience and interests, the Planning Forester's projects may include License Management, Forest Landscape Plans, Integrated Resource Management Plans, Land Use Plans, Access Management Plans, Old Growth Management, Wildfire Management, and Climate Vulnerability Assessments.
WHO YOU ARE
WHAT WE PROVIDE
In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides competitive wages, a solid benefits package, supported professional development and a company matched pension program.
Forsite welcomes applications from everyone and is looking for the most suitable individual with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please go to Forsite career page: https://forsite.ca/job-postings/
Deadline to apply: Open until filled
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Compensation$75,000 - $95,000/ Annually DOE
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