Forestry Technician

Wright Tree Service•Seattle, WA

6d•$52•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves determining boundary and road layout for future harvesting, ensuring all protocols and best practices are followed, including working alone, wildlife safety, environmental safety, health management, and safe operation of equipment. The role requires assessing and documenting riparian features, traversing proposed alignments for map creation, collecting data, identifying ecological site types, and mapping operational hazards. Responsibilities also include completing road engineering estimates, conducting appraisal data field surveys, remote camping, wilderness exploration, completing timber reconnaissance, and assisting timber cruisers. The technician will ensure field camps meet company standards and OH&S requirements, and comply with all applicable laws and company policies. A key aspect is supporting and actively participating in the company’s culture of safety and employee ownership. The position will require travel to, from, and between work sites, and may require duty during emergencies or natural disasters. Operation of trucks and ATVs is also part of the role.

Requirements

Willingness to work extended shifts in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to perform physically demanding job duties across diverse and uneven terrain.
Ability to safely lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety standards.
Maintain organization of equipment before, during, and after shifts, as required.
Willingness to work, live, and thrive in a remote setting.
Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to perform effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced, and constantly changing work environment.
Strong decision-making, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage competing tasks as new situations arise.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including rapport-building, active listening, thoughtful questioning, and patience.
Communicates effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English to effectively perform job duties and communicate with employees and vendors.
Post-secondary education in natural resources, forestry or a related field
1 year of Forestry-related experience

Nice To Haves

A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License, or equivalent, and a current Driver’s Abstract
Preference may be given to candidates holding a valid BC Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Determine boundary and road layout for future harvesting.
Ensure all protocols and best practices are followed including working alone, wildlife safety, environmental safety, health management, and safe operation of equipment.
Assess and document riparian features in accordance with regulatory and environmental requirements.
Traverse proposed boundary and road alignments to support accurate map creation.
Collect crossing and site plan data.
Identify and stratify ecological site types.
Map, identify, and document logging and operational hazards.
Complete road engineering estimates and conduct appraisal data field surveys.
Remote camping and wilderness exploration.
Complete timber reconnaissance and stand level timber type stratification.
Assist timber cruisers with field data collection and verification.
Ensure field camps meet or exceed company standards and occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements.
Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Spectrum and Wright Canada Holdings culture of safety and employee ownership.
Operate trucks and ATVs.
Position will require travel to, from and between work sites.
During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.