Planning Forester

Overview

• Develop and implement detailed forest management plans that prioritize sustainability and efficiency. This includes determining harvesting schedules, regeneration plans, and habitat management strategies.

• Forest Inventories & Assessments: Conduct forest inventories to assess tree species, growth rates, forest health, and other key ecological metrics.

• Analyze ecological and forest management data to inform decision-making and identify potential risks and opportunities.

• Work with stakeholders to ensure forest management plans align with local, provincial, and federal regulations.

• Ensure that planning strategies are in line with sustainable forestry practices, balancing timber production with wildlife conservation, soil health, and water quality.

• Monitor ongoing forest management activities and assess the need for adjustments to plans based on changes in forest conditions, market demand, or regulatory requirements.

• Identify potential risks related to forest health, wildfire, pest outbreaks, and climate change, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.

Qualifications

• Registered, or with the ability to register, with the FPBC as a Registered Professional Forester

• At least 5 years of previous experience in related work (Preference given to those with BC Coastal Forestry experience)

• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines​ Experience in writing site plans, collaborating on land use plans and forest landscape or stewardship plans.  

• Experience with ArcGIS, ForestOps, Phoenix

• Working knowledge of silviculture software with preference given to those with training in RESULTS  

• Ability to create and manage budgets and proformas.

• Preference will be given to applicants with:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Physically fit and capable of working in coastal terrain

• Willing to work 10/4 shifts in remote areas with camp/lodging provided

• Enjoy learning and challenging themselves

• Must be organized

• Excellent communication skills

• Hold a valid class 5 Driver's License 

• Hold a valid First Aid with transport endorsement (preferred)

• Embrace safety and lead by example

• Believe in the benefits of land stewardship