About this job
Forestry Technician Location: Prince George, Fort St. John or Fort Nelson, British Columbia
Salary: $25 - $30 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Position Type: Full Time, Permanent
Apply: www.ccisolutions.ca/careers
Company Overview
Geoterra Integrated Resource Systems Ltd. is a leading consulting firm based in British Columbia that specializes in forestry, environmental, and natural resource services. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe, and practical solutions across the province. Our reputation is built on collaboration, technical expertise, and strong Indigenous partnerships. At Geoterra, we offer a positive and professional work environment with meaningful career growth and development opportunities.
Position Overview
As a Forestry Technician, you will be challenged with the strength and endurance required to work in the field under harsh environmental conditions to collect field data that varies depending on project/industry objectives. You will also be tasked with the responsibility of performing office duties in the form of data compilation, interpretation, and report writing. In this role, you will be given the guidance and tools to learn new skills and concepts to further your career objectives. You are the right fit for this position if you are open to learning multi-disciplinary skills in the natural resource industry.
Key Responsibilities
Field data collection
Timber cruising
Ecological site assessments
Road layout
Harvest boundary layout
Silviculture data collection and
Assisting with other general environmental assessments.
Qualifications
3+ years of progressive experience in forestry operations, including supervisory or managerial roles.
A bachelor’s degree in forestry, forest management, environmental science, or a related natural resource field is usually required.
Registration: Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the FPBC (Preferred)
Experience in forest planning, silviculture, harvesting operations, and regulatory compliance is highly valued.
Knowledge of British Columbia’s forest legislation, policies, and sustainable forest management practices.
Proficiency in GIS, forest inventory systems, and other forestry-related technologies considered and asset.
Experience supervising or leading teams of technical or professional staff
Developing and delivering management plans, reports, or policy recommendations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, especially with Indigenous communities, government agencies, and industry partners.
Driver’s License: Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license & clean drivers abstract (Required)
Safety Certifications: Level 1 First Aid; ability to pass drug and alcohol testing
Skills: Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of leading diverse field crews safely and efficiently.
How to Apply
If you are excited by the opportunity to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please submit your cover letter and resume (in PDF format) via email to hr@ccisolutions.ca.
Please include “Forestry Technician – Your Name” in the subject line of your email. Application Deadline: This posting will remain open until the successful candidate is hired (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). We encourage interested applicants to apply early. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!