Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration

Introduction

The Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures department is seeking a qualified and skilled individual to fill the Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration position in Swan River.

Swan River is the central population hub for close to 30, people. The town itself has a population of approximately 4,. The community offers a relaxed rural living experience along with services found in urban centres such as a recreation centre, banking, hospital, shopping, and schools. In addition to the Forest Industry, the community has a strong involvement in the agricultural and tourism sectors proving a diverse economic base of the town. In addition to the amenities of the community there are many recreational opportunities in close proximity. These include activities such as hiking, biking, and skiing, off road vehicle trails systems (ATV and SnoMan) as well as camping opportunities in nearby Provincial Parks. The region is well known for its hunting and fishing opportunities. For more information on the town of Swan River, visit .

Conditions of Employment :

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid Full Stage Manitoba Class 5 (or higher) Driver’s licence without restrictions.
• Must possess or acquire at the next available course a Manitoba Scaling Licence.
• Must possess or acquire at next available course Standard First Aid.
• Must be able and willing to travel to remote locations within the Province of Manitoba for extended periods of time.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position which includes working alone in challenging outdoor weather conditions, being exposed to allergens, snowshoeing and walking 3 to 5 km / day in difficult terrain, and operating all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

Qualifications : Essential :

Desired :

Duties : Reporting to the Regional Forester, the Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration is responsible for the delivery and evaluation of timber administration, timber tracking and timber management projects in the region. The Senior Forest Technician will be the lead auditor of regional timber operations and the lead regional timber scaler for audit scaling, verification and factor sampling.

The Senior Forest Technician leads a team of technicians and ensures that timber harvesting is supervised, appropriate practices are employed and timber is tracked. The position provides liaison and technical support on all aspects of the Forest Act and other associated legislation for enforcement. The Senior Forest Technician assists the Forester in the development of budget estimates for program delivery and administration of allocated financial resources.