Silvatech Consulting Ltd., established in 1983, is a progressive developer of technological solutions for resource management. The Silvatech Group provides professional services in forest management planning and development, forest waste and residue assessments, environmental sciences, resource inventories & mapping. Silvatech is accepting resumes for the positions of Senior, Intermediate and Junior Forest Technologists. The positions require experienced resource technologists to carry out reconnaissance and development of timber harvest areas and access roads, GPS surveys, site plans and stream assessments, cruising and waste and residue assessments. Silvatech is a family friendly company. The positions are full-time, based at Prince George, Williams Lake, 100 Mile, and Kamloops BC.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forest Technologist Diploma or equivalent
• RFT certification or near eligible
• Timber development experience in BC
• Waste assessment experience in BC
• Efficient and safety conscious with field operations and equipment
• Good written and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Good people / leadership skills
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Good computer skills
• Valid BC drivers license
• Level 1 First Aid, S-100, ATV safety and Bear Awareness training

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Field Reconnaissance
• Access and Harvest Area Layout
• Timber Cruising
• Waste and Residue Assessments
• GPS surveys
• Site Plans
• Stream assessments

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. $22 - $35/hr range.

Closing Date: open until position is filled.

Interested applicants are requested to forward their resumes to: humanresources@silvatech.ca

We thank all those who choose to respond to this posting. Only applicant’s whose resumes closely match the qualifications listed, will be contacted for further dialogue.

Silvatech Consulting Ltd. was established in 1983 as a progressive developer of technological solutions for resource management applications. The Silvatech Group utilizes some of the most current technology available in resource information acquisition and management. Silvatech is accepting resumes for the position(s) of Forest Inventory Interpreter. These position(s) require air-photo interpreters to work in our Resource Inventory Department in carrying out vegetation and base feature inventories. Some travel may be required. The position(s) will be full-time, based at Salmon Arm, B.C. on beautiful Shuswap Lake. It is ideal for those who prefer a small-town atmosphere, near to larger centres, with full services and amenities and year-round recreational opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forestry or allied science Diploma or Degree
• 2 + years of experience in forest resource inventories
• Demonstrated field and office inventory project experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Certified Air-Photo Interpreter  (BC and/or AB and/or ON)
• Demonstrated experience with stereo soft-copy software
• Good computer, GIS, digital mapping skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Air photo interpretation (Vegetation / Base Features)
• Field Sampling / Data Collection
• Delineation, Classification / Attribute Estimation
• Operation of Stereo Digital Mapping Workstation

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. $25-35/hr.

Closing Date: Open until positions are filled.

Interested applicants are requested to forward their resumes to: humanresources@silvatech.ca

We thank all those who choose to respond to this opportunity. Only applicant’s whose resumes closely match the qualifications listed, will be contacted for further dialogue.

Forest Resource Inventory Manager

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C. situated on beautiful Shuswap Lake in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. This is an ideal location for those who prefer a small town atmosphere, close to larger centres, with abundant recreational opportunities.

The responsibilities of the Forest Inventory Manager will be to lead in the application of innovative resource inventory methods for forest vegetation, terrain, base features and water resources.  The Forest Inventory Manager will assist in developing, designing, budgeting and implementing forest resource inventory projects. He/she will serve as a team specialist on multi-disciplinary projects along with other resource professionals and mapping specialists; train and lead inventory staff, and assist with corporate business development. The Forest Inventory Manager will work with clients to solve resource issues and assist clients in resource planning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in forest metrics or allied science with 5+ years of forest resource inventory experience, or
• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in forestry with 10+ years of resource inventory experience
• Registered Professional Forester or Forest Technologist (or near eligible for registration) in B.C.
• Experienced in the use of air photo interpretation, remote sensing and GIS technology for forest inventories
• Experience in project management and leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Certification for Forest Vegetation Inventories in BC, AB or Ont.

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a senior management opportunity. Salary range $83,200 - $104,000 /yr.

We wish to thank all applicants who respond to this posting. However, we will only contact those individuals that closely match the skills and experience required.

Forward resumes to: t.smith@silvatech.ca

Silvatech Consulting Ltd., with over 40 years of operations, was established as a progressive developer of technological solutions for forest resource management. The Silvatech Group employs some of the most current technology available in resource planning, analysis and inventories. The successful applicant will be working with advanced planning tools and technology along with an experienced team of GIS and inventory specialists. Silvatech is accepting resumes for the position of Sr. Planning / Development Forester. This is a full-time position based out of Salmon Arm, B.C. with opportunities for senior corporate advancement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Forestry
• Registered Professional Forester in BC
• 5 + yrs. experience in forest planning & timber development
• Demonstrated forest development experience (harvest unit planning, road and block layout, site plans, cruising, CP submission prep.) in interior BC
• Strong timber development experience with conventional, cable and tethered  systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with ESRI GIS software
• Keen ability to learn technical planning skills using Lidar, photogrammetry, modelling, engineering, GIS software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Timber development planning
• Development team leadership
• Development supervision (access, harvesting systems, prescriptions)
• All aspects of Cutting Permit preparation
• Project development, management, reporting
• Client liaison, referrals, stakeholder meetings facilitation

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

Base salary range: $83,000 – $104,000 /yr.

Closing Date: open until position is filled.

Forward resumes to: t.smith@silvatech.ca

We thank all those who choose to respond to this opportunity. Only applicant’s whose resumes closely match the qualifications listed, will be contacted for further dialogue.