Forester, private lands

• Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
• or equivalent experience

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

• Data manipulation and analysis
• Geographic Information System (GIS)

Area of Specialization

• Wildlife ecology and management
• Timber harvesting or production
• Silviculture
• Forest biology and ecology
• Forest economics
• Forest engineering and harvesting

Work Setting

• Forest industry

Specific Skills

• Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations
• Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources
• Plan and direct woodlands harvesting, reforestation, silviculture and fire prevention and fire suppression programs
• Plan and direct road building, wildlife management, environmental protection and insect and vegetation control programs
• Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands
• Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities
• Ensure adherence to government regulations and company objectives
• Plan and conduct public relations programs, and education and extension programs related to forestry
• Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, municipal, provincial or federal governments or to companies

Workplace information

• Remote work available

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Tagged as: forestry, management, natural resources