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Jobs : Forteck is looking for a forestry technician in Canada.
Forestry technicians conduct fieldwork to study, safeguard, and maintain the mountains, grasslands, and forests. Forestry technicians, also referred to as foresters or forest workers, are independent workers who gather, examine, and test samples of animals and plants.
Job details
- Location: Box 1210Manning, ABT0H 2M0
- Salary: $24.35 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment
Full time - Day, Weekend
- Start date: Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Long term benefits
- Vacancies: 10 vacancies
We are looking for a detail-oriented forestry technician who will be responsible for the collection of data, as well as the protection and maintenance of the natural environment. Forestry technicians are expected to manage and protect the forests and natural resources, regulate enforcement, and work on fire suppression.
The ideal candidate will be an outdoors person, able to work in isolation or in close contact with the public. A forestry technician should be prepared to work in a wide range of positions, from the scientific collection and study of data to the management of campgrounds and recreational areas.
Forestry Technician Responsibilities:
- Collecting, testing, and analyzing animal and plant samples.
- Using test results for insect and disease control.
- Researching wildlife for conservation.
- Managing and protecting natural resources.
- Conducting environmental impact studies.
- Enforcing rules and regulations of campgrounds and other recreational areas.
- Educating the community on conservation and fire safety.
Forestry Technician Requirements:
- A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in the natural sciences.
- Experience in Forestry or a related field.
- Critical thinking and analysis skills.
- The ability to work in isolation or in contact with the public.
- Good communication and mathematical skills.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Conduct and supervise forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurement
- Implement, supervise and perform technical functions in silvicultural operation
- Enforce environmental, fire safety and accident prevention regulation
- Provide forestry education, advice and recommendations to woodlot owners
- Develop and maintain computer databases
- Supervise forest tree nursery operations
- Provide technical support to forestry research
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Benefits
Long term benefits
- Other benefits
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to apply
By email
careers@forteck.ca
Advertised until
2022-11-12