Forest Resource Technologist

Company Overview:  

Onsite Engineering is a mid-sized consulting engineering and geoscience company with multiple offices 
across BC.  We are a diverse company that provides high quality engineering and geoscience services to 
government  and  industry  in  a  professional  yet  casual  work  environment.  We  understand  that,  as 
professionals  in  the  engineering  field,  the  work  we  do  builds  the  places  we  live,  work,  and  play  for 
generations  and  we  are  proud  to  play  our  part.   We  have  purposely  built  our  company  to  allow our 
professionals to do what they do best – top notch technical work. 

Position Overview:  
The Forest Resource Technologist will be based in the Campbell River Office and will report to the Senior 
Project Manager and be a part of the engineering resource team. This role supports the OEL team by 
surveying road and bridge crossings, assisting in planning and design, assisting in construction  layout and 
construction review of access roads and crossings within the resource sector. 

Major Job Functions:  
•  Assisting in the preparation of road and bridge design drawings  
•  Coordinating project drawings and reports  
•  Surveying (Total Station & GPS) 
•  Construction Layout 
•  Site and Construction Inspections  
•  Project Management and Contract Administration  
 
Specific Skills and Knowledge: 
•  Flexible, organizational and time management skills  
•  Excellent attention to detail 
•  Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills  
•  Ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business  
•  Motivated and Dynamic Self-Starter 
•  Strong Planning and Organizational Skills  
•  Excellent Problem Solver 
•  A committed and positive attitude along with an obvious customer focus and the ability to build 
positive rapport with clients  
 
Education and Experience:  
•  Registered with ABCFP as a Trainee Forest Technician (TFT) OR Registered Forest Technologist 
(RFT) and/or 
•  Registered with ASTTBC as a graduate technologist or technician, or certified (AScT, or CTech)  
•  Prior experience in resource road and bridge engineering an asset 
•  Proficiency in the use of RoadEng and/or AutoCAD or other drafting soft ware  
 
Salary: 
$50,000-$90,000 annually commensurate on experience, full-time permanent position. The lower 
portion of the range reflects entry-level Forest Resource Technologist responsibilities. The upper portion 
of the range applies to candidates demonstrating increased experience, expanded responsibilities, or 
progression toward an Experienced Forest Resource Technologist Position. 
 
 Benefits Summary: 
•  Flexible working arrangements. 
•  Competitive salary.  
•  Great career advancement opportunities. 
•  A full benefit package including extended health, vision, and dental coverage, and GRSP 
matching. 
•  Interesting and diverse project work. 
•  Relocation assistance. 
•  Continuous support for growth through both internal and external professional development 
opportunities.  
 

Location

Campbell River, British Columbia

Department

Forestry

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

$50,000-$90,000 annually commensurate on experience