The Company:
Apical Forestry Consulting is a knowledge-based company based out of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Typical projects that we do include: regeneration surveys, block layout and gpsing, managing of stand tending projects, installation of growth and yield research plots, pre-harvest silviculture prescriptions, tree planting tending quality monitoring, insect surveys, establishment and re-measurement of Permanent Sampling Plots, scion collections and the list goes on and on. We have been in business since 1999, but the experience of our owners and staff is measured in decades. Please check our website out for more info at Apicalforestry.com.
Job Description:
The job will start as readily possible. A two-week try out period will apply. Essential skills that will benefit your productivity will be compassing and distancing, map and photo reading, ability to identify forest plants and trees, take and record plot measurements, operation of GPS units. On the job training will be available to insure competence before any job is started. Attention to detail and legible handwriting are necessary skills for this position. Good physical condition is necessary as considerable walking will be required. Some senior field staff positions with opportunity to advance are also available. The job will involve some camp life and outdoor living skills, therefore excellent communication and inter personal skills will be an important part of the successful applicants attributes. Compliance with our safety program is mandatory. Working alone will be required.
Conditions:
The successful applicant will have all his/her own basic forestry equipment such as vest, boots, compass, rain gear and sleeping bag. While in the field camps, domestic duties such as cooking, washing dishes, are shared by all and considered part of the working day. We work on rainy and snow days. Apical provides accommodations in crew houses, when working in town and for days off. No dogs allowed on the job site or at crewhouses/hotels. While at crew houses people are expected to do their own cleaning. Summer students must be able to work minimum from early May to late August.
Academic Requirements:
The minimum requirements for the full time jobs are: 2-year Renewable Resources, Technologist diploma or equivalent experience Undergraduate Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science or Related degree. The minimum requirements for the summer jobs are: enrolled in a 2-year Renewable Resources, Technologist diploma or equivalent experience enrolled in a undergraduate Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science or Related degree
Wages:
Wages are based on a production basis/hourly wage. The average minimum production target is 200$ to $280 a day. Starting wages of hourly work is based on experience and skills. The average hourly wage will vary depending upon skills and abilities. Although a normal day will be considered as 8 hours, it should be clear that in some cases more hours per day will be required. Any necessary overtime is included in the production rate. Holiday pay is included in the production rate. Length of shifts will depend on logistics and client needs, but 10 on and 4 off is the objective. On more local projects to the employee’s home 5 and 2 can be arranged in some cases.
Applications:
Resumes that include education, experience, volunteer work, relevant aptitudes as well as work related references should be emailed to the address below. Only Canadian residents need apply.
Attention: Jesse Pakylak
Apical Forestry Consulting Ltd.
7826-103 St.Grande Prairie, Alberta
T8W 1Y4