Engineer, forest

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Français
• Heures de travail: 47 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• College/CEGEP

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

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

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)

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

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

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• To be determined

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

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