Forestry technician, La Tuque

Overview Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication

Languages French

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting Provincial government department or agency Remote location Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks:

Assess the current status of a given area for sustainable forest management Conduct forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurement Conduct ongoing inspections to ensure the development of good quality forest crops Display spatial data using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Help forest managers in planning access routes and forest roadsMeasure the density of crop species and the amount of competition present to determine the need for tending operations Monitor the effectiveness of silvicultural practices Supervise forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurement Supervise technical functions in silvicultural operation Supervise the construction of access routes and forest roadsUse photogrammetric and mapping techniques Enforce environmental, fire safety and accident prevention regulation Develop and maintain computer databases Provide technical support to forestry research Operate snowmobiles Operate all‑terrain vehicles (ATV)

Experience and specialization Technical experience Airphoto interpretation Forest cover mapping Cartographic drafting Soil analysis

Area of work experience Consulting Development of methods and techniques

Area of specialization Silviculture Forest measurement and inventory assessment

Additional information Transportation/travel information Travel expenses paid by employer Valid driver's licence Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast‑paced environment Tight deadlines 20/20 vision Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Physically demanding

Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Organized Team player

Benefits Health benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits Mileage paid Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits Long‑term care insurance

Other Benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Team building opportunities Transportation provided by employer Parking available Travel insurance Variable or compressed work week Wellness program

Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths Offers on‑the‑job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous communities, Indigenous‑owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project‑based or seasonal work, etc.) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age‑appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

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