Geoterra - Environment - Forrestry Assistant

Geoterra Integrated Resource Systems Ltd. is a leading consulting firm based in British Columbia that specializes in forestry, environmental, and natural resource services. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe, and practical solutions across the province. Our reputation is built on collaboration, technical expertise, and strong Indigenous partnerships. At Geoterra, we offer a positive and professional work environment with meaningful career growth and development opportunities.

As a part of the CCI Group of Companies, CCI offers an unparalleled diversity of work, ensuring our employees remain challenged, engaged, and continually developing their skills. We take pride in delivering results for our clients, and we recognize and reward the dedication, teamwork, and innovative thinking that make those results possible.

CCI Inc. has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for thirteen (13) consecutive years, reflecting our strong leadership, culture, and commitment to excellence. If you’re looking to grow your career with a forward‑thinking organization that values its people and the impact of their work, there has never been a better time to join the CCI team.

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Position Overview

This is a Casual, seasonal opportunity, and ideal entry level forestry position for a motivated individual, keen on developing a career in the industry. This seasonal position is based out of one of Geoterra’ s offices in British Columbia. It will primarily start with one-on-one training as an assistant timber cruiser and will engage with other projects as well.

Applicants with any level of working forestry experience are encouraged to apply. For candidates with more experience and capacity, different roles with higher compensation are available.

Job Highlights

• Geoterra supports our employees with professional development opportunities and payment of professional dues.
• Flexible field schedules.
• Crews and trucks are well-equipped.
• This position will be primarily fieldwork including some travel and working out-of-town, possible field shift rotations of out of town camp work, and may involve or develop into office work as well.
• Geoterra pays for all travel and accommodations, including per-diem while away from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with timber cruising and timber investigations;
• Assist in cutblock, road layout and assessments
• Assist with the riparian and ecosystem assessments;
• Data collection and entry;
• Additional adhoc assistance requirements needed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in the forest industry
• Willingness to work in various locations throughout BC for shifts.
• Positive attitude, highly organized, eagerness to learn, and a team player.
• Basic outdoor skills and general fitness.
• Willingness to work in remote locations in adverse weather conditions.
• Willingness to work 8-12 hours/day (including over-time pay).
• Willingness to work extended shifts and stay out-of-town for work.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Valid BC driver’s license and must provide a drivers abstract.

How to Apply

If you are excited by the opportunity to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please submit your cover letter and resume (in PDF format) via email to [email protected].

Please include “Forestry Assistant – Your Name” in the subject line of your email.

Tell us how you came to learn about us and why you want to work with Geoterra!

Application Deadline: This posting will remain open until the successful candidate is hired (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). We encourage interested applicants to apply early. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!

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This posting will remain open until filled.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.