Forest Management Technician

Regular Full-Time

About Us  
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For
The City is currently recruiting for two Regular Full Time Forest Management Technicians to join our Parks group! As part of a dynamic team in the Urban Forestry and Parks Services section of the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities Department, the Forest Management Technician plays a key role in managing our Urban Forest including 2,000 acres of natural spaces. These natural spaces are highly valued by the community and are a refuge for vibrant wildlife populations and healthy runs of wild pacific salmon.
 
Reporting to either the Urban Forestry Services Supervisor or the Natural Areas Supervisor, the successful candidates will be responsible for technical field work, assessing individual trees and forest stands for risks, and diagnosing any tree issues and treatments. Further, you will be responsible for performing wildfire fuel assessments to reduce wildfire risk, and developing site specific forest management treatments. You will also utilize your excellent communication skills to inform the public about urban tree issues, concerns, practices and procedures, as well as issuing tree cutting permits and enforcing the Tree Management Bylaw. Finally, you will direct the work of a group of staff as well as volunteers. If you would like to use your strong relationship building skills with internal and external contacts, and would like to apply your knowledge of forest management practices, we look forward to your application!
 
Minimum Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals as a Registered Professional Forester, Registered Forest Technologist, Forester in Training or Trainee Forest Technologist.
• Certification as an Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture as well as their International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessor Qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree or a post-secondary diploma in forestry or natural resource management is required, along with at least 3 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may also be considered.
• Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia (with a satisfactory driving report) is required.

 
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $40.73 - $48.08. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
 
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
 
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
 
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).
 
Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through our recruitment portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about how #YouCouldWorkHere too!
 
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on October 15, 2024.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.