Job for the future Forestry Technologists and Technicians

Average hourly wage

$31.00

Job description

These individuals carry out technical tasks related to forest research, management, exploitation, and protection. They help plan the construction of access roads and forest paths. They direct and supervise silvicultural activities (tree planting, stand inventories, measurements, etc.). They ensure environmental protection regulations are respected and enforced. They are self-employed or work for:

Silvicultural and forestry companies
Forest protection and conservation organizations
Wood producers’ unions and associations
Federal and provincial governments
Consulting firms
Educational and research institutions .

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Realistic: People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Investigative: People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Enterprising: People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.

Main tasks

Coordinate activities related to sustainable forest management using photogrammetric and cartographic techniques and computer systems.
Monitor the logging operations of tree-felling companies.
Supervise the activities of forestry workers assigned to specific tasks (ex.: putting out forest fires, pest control, etc.).
Collaborate with Computer Scientists, Statisticians, and Forestry Engineers to develop new information processing tools. *Educate the public and logging companies, advise them, and issue recommendations.
Develop and maintain computer databases.
Provide technical support to forest engineering research programs.