Forestry Technician

Forsite Consultants Ltd•Pembroke, ON

41d•$25 - $28•Remote

About The Position

Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for a Forest Technician to join our Inventory Team. This is a fully remote position, giving you the flexibility to work from home or any one of our 10 offices across Canada. At Forsite, we don’t just work together – we support, challenge, and grow together. We believe in flexibility, collaboration, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. WHO WE ARE Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry, technology, analytics, strategic planning, resource and land management/stewardship and professional forestry. We are a company that is committed to innovation and is constantly growing with clients across North America and abroad in multiple sectors. We take pride in our team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. We are a dynamic, people-focused business that thrives by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and drawing on our expertise for sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental and social goals. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We foster and sustain a safe and respectful environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential. If you’re looking for a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and having fun while making a meaningful impact, you’ll fit right in. WHAT YOU WILL DO Forest Technicians are responsible for providing support to project teams in all aspects of forest measurement, ecological assessments, and GPS traversing. Experience in timber cruising or inventory is a strong asset. This is a field-based position that will include out of town and camp work. WHAT YOU WILL NEED Forsite welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is looking for the right person to join our team. If you don’t meet every requirement but bring relevant skills, experience and a great attitude, we encourage you to apply! WHO YOU ARE

Requirements

A safety conscious attitude
Post-secondary education with a diploma or degree in a relevant discipline (for example, geography, forestry, environmental science or technology), or 2 years of related field experience
Broad understanding of general forestry practices
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Enthusiastic and passionate about forestry and the outdoors
Able to work both independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment
Able to safely complete physically demanding fieldwork, including extended hiking over uneven terrain, excavating soil pits, carrying field equipment, and working outdoors in all weather conditions
A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and contributes to a positive team environment; reliable and accountable
A problem solver who thinks critically and proactively finds solutions; can initiate/lead new ideas and follow them through
A good decision maker who exercises sound judgment in dynamic situations
A strong communicator, both written and verbal (and technical writing would be great)
Quality-driven – pays attention to detail and takes pride in delivering high quality work
Someone who can work independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment
You are adaptable and resilient where you thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift; you’re comfortable working on multiple projects at once and can adjust to changing demands
Professional, friendly and respectful and committed to excellent service