Forest Hydrologist - Jobs in Salmon Arm, BC

Job Description

Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for a Forest Hydrologist with a strong engineering and geomorphological background to support our clients across BC and Western Canada. It is preferred that this position will be based out of Salmon Arm or Kamloops, BC however there is potential for remote work.WHO WE AREWith 10 locations throughout Canada, Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry technology, strategic planning, resource and land management and professional forestry. Forsite has been SAFE certified since 2007 and is committed to growth, innovation and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.At Forsite we will excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business that grows and profits by creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.WHAT YOU WILL DOOperating across Forsite’s business, this position will provide forest hydrology informed strategic and operational decision support to our indigenous, forest industry and government clients in support of forest harvesting, road building and landscape restoration plans. You will provide hydrology and forest management business knowledge and planning expertise to provide focused, innovative and meaningful solutions to our clients.Depending on the experience of the successful candidate, the potential types of projects the role will be involved with may include forest hydrology input into forest development, climate change and vulnerability mitigation, watershed risk management, landscape level planning, and a range of land and resource analysis projects.WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• A safety conscious attitude;
• Minimum 5 years of experience with providing realistic plans within complex and challenging stewardship situations;
• Registered or eligible to be registered with the ABCFP as an RPF and/or with EGBC as a P. Eng.;
• Strong background in operational forest management;
• Strong technical writing skills, formal training in technical writing an asset; and
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

WHO YOU ARE

• Enthusiastic with a passion for forestry;
• Professional with a friendly and courteous manner, being service and team oriented;
• A strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business;
• Able to work both independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a project team environment;
• Flexible with strong organizational and time management skills to with ability to work under pressure to meet targets; and
• Able to work with excellent attention to detail with work accuracy and quality.

WHAT WE PROVIDEIn addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides work/life flexibility, competitive wages a solid benefits package, supported professional development and a company matched pension program.Forsite welcomes applications from everyone and is looking for the most suitable individual with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Quick Apply

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