Forest Resource Technologist

Company Overview: 

Onsite Engineering is a mid-sized consulting engineering and geoscience company with multiple offices across BC.  We are a diverse company that provides high-quality engineering and geoscience services to government and industry in a professional yet casual work environment.  We understand that, as professionals in the engineering field, the work we do builds the places we live, work, and play for generations and we are proud to play our part.  We have purposely built our company to allow our professionals to do what they do best – top notch technical work.

Position Overview: 

The Forest Resource Technologist will be based in the Campbell River Office and will report to the Senior Project Manager and be a part of the resource sector engineering team. This role supports the overall OEL team by assisting in the surveying of road and stream crossing structures, assisting in the planning, design, and inspection of stream crossing structures, assisting in construction layout and construction review of access roads and crossings within the resource sector.

Major Job Functions: 

• Surveying (Total Station & RTK GPS)
• Assisting in the preparation of road and stream crossing design drawings
• Assisting in the inspection of roads and stream crossing structures
• Coordinating the completion of project drawings and reports to meet client deliverable dates
• Construction Layout
• Site and Construction Inspections
• Project Management and Contract Administration

Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Flexible, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business
• Motivated and Dynamic Self-Starter
• Strong Planning and Organizational Skills
• Excellent Problem Solver
• A committed and positive attitude along with an obvious customer focus and the ability to build positive rapport with clients

Education and Experience:

• Registered with FPBC as a Trainee Forest Technician (TFT) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) and/or
• Registered with ASTTBC as a graduate technologist or technician, or certified (AScT, or CTech)
• Prior field and office experience in resource sector road and bridge engineering is considered an asset
• Proficiency in the use of RoadEng and/or AutoCAD or other drafting software

Salary:

$65,500-$90,000 annually commensurate on experience for a full-time permanent position. The lower portion of the range reflects entry‑level Forest Resource Technologist responsibilities. The upper portion of the range applies to candidates demonstrating increased experience, expanded responsibilities, or progression toward an Experienced Forest Resource Technologist Position.

Benefits Summary:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary.
• Great career advancement opportunities with on-the-job training provided.
• A full benefit package including extended health, vision, and dental coverage, and GRSP matching.
• Interesting and diverse project work.
• Relocation assistance.
• Continuous support for growth through both internal and external professional development opportunities.