engineer, forest

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies
• Prepare reports and recommendations
• Ensure adherence to government regulations and company objectives
• Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources
• Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities
• Plan and direct woodlands harvesting, reforestation, silviculture and fire prevention and fire suppression programs
• Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, municipal, provincial or federal governments or to companies

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency Care and First Aid Certificate
• Forest Engineer with registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)
• Registered Professional Forester (RPF)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Scientific programming

Area of specialization

• Forest economics
• Recreation and landscape management
• Silviculture
• Wood science and forest products
• Forest and woodlands protection
• Forest engineering and harvesting
• Sustainability

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Cellular phone

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Stocks/shares

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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