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 engineering resource team. This role supports the OEL team by
• surveying road and bridge crossings, assisting in planning and design, assisting in construction layout and
• construction review of access roads and crossings within the resource sector.

Major Job Functions

• Assisting in the preparation of road and bridge design drawings
• Coordinating project drawings and reports
• Surveying (Total Station & GPS)
• 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 ABCFP 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 experience in resource road and bridge engineering an asset
• Proficiency in the use of RoadEng and/or AutoCAD or other drafting soft ware

Salary

• $50,000-$90,000 annually commensurate on experience, 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.
• 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.