Forestry Inventory Technician

Overview

Languages
French
Education
~ Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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Work setting
Provincial government department or agency
Remote location
Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
Assess the current status of a given area for sustainable forest management
Conduct forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurement
Conduct ongoing inspections to ensure the development of good quality forest crops
Display spatial data using Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Help forest managers in planning access routes and forest roads
Measure the density of crop species and the amount of competition present to determine the need for tending operations
Monitor the effectiveness of silvicultural practices
Supervise forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurement
Supervise technical functions in silvicultural operation
Supervise the construction of access routes and forest roads
Use photogrammetric and mapping techniques
Enforce environmental, fire safety and accident prevention regulation
Develop and maintain computer databases
Provide technical support to forestry research
Operate snowmobiles
Operate all-terrain vehicles (ATV)
Experience and specialization
Technical experience
Airphoto interpretation
Forest cover mapping
Cartographic drafting
Soil analysis
Area of work experience
Consulting
Development of methods and techniques
Area of specialization
Silviculture
Forest measurement and inventory assessment
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Travel expenses paid by employer
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel regularly
Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• 20/20 vision
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Initiative
Organized
Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Mileage paid
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
~ Long-term care insurance

Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Team building opportunities
Transportation provided by employer
Parking available
Travel insurance
Variable or compressed work week
Wellness program