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Job Description Posted Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM Geoterra Integrated Resource Systems Ltd. is a leading consulting firm based in British Columbia that specializes in forestry, environmental, and natural resource services. Our reputation is built on collaboration, technical expertise, and strong Indigenous partnerships. At Geoterra, we offer a positive and professional work environment with meaningful career growth and development opportunities. Position Overview Geoterra is seeking a fulltime Planning Forester to support our Forestry Division. The successful candidate will contribute to forest development planning, permitting, and field execution while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary project teams. This role includes leading timber development activities, preparing technical documents, coordinating field programs, and ensuring compliance with provincial forestry regulations and company standards. Job Highlights Competitive Compensation: $75,000 $110,000 per year, based on experience. Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits, health and wellness for you and your family. Professional Growth: Support for training, certifications, and payment of professional dues. Diverse Work: Office and fieldbased work across a range of project types and client profiles. Team Environment: Join a positive, safetyfocused team that values integrity and innovation in forestry. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Coordination Lead and coordinate forest development planning for a variety of clients and geographical areas. Prepare and manage development plans, including cutblock and road layout, reconnaissance, and feasibility assessments. Complete timber development deliverables such as site plans, Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) consistency checks, and permitting packages. Oversee project schedules, budgets, reporting, and documentation management. Field Responsibilities Conduct and supervise fieldwork including block and road layout, riparian classification, ecosystem identification, and GPS data collection. Direct and support field crews to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety. Compile, analyze, and interpret field data to support engineering, operational planning, and silviculture requirements. Regulatory & Compliance Develop and submit operational and strategic forestry applications, including cutting permits, road permits, and associated assessments. Ensure compliance with provincial forestry legislation, including the Forest Act, Forest & Range Practices Act (FRPA), and associated regulations. Liaise with government agencies, Indigenous groups, stakeholders, and clients to facilitate permit approvals and address regulatory requirements. Support environmental and safety requirements throughout planning and implementation phases. Technical & Team Support Prepare technical documents including development reports, site plan packages, harvesting recommendations, and mapping products. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team, providing forestry expertise and integrating environmental, engineering, and operational considerations. Offer guidance, mentorship, and quality assurance to technicians and junior staff. Qualifications Bachelors degree or diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management (or equivalent). Minimum 35 years of operational or development forestry experience in BC. Registered or eligible for registration as an RPF or RFT with the BC Association of Forest Professionals. Demonstrated experience with forest development planning, block and road layout, and permitting processes. Strong knowledge of BC forestry legislation, regulation, and planning standards. Experience supervising field crews and coordinating field operations. Proficiency with GISbased tools (Esri products), GPS data collection, and forestryrelated software. Excellent communication, organizational, problemsolving, and technical writing skills. Valid Class 5 drivers license. Assets Advanced experience with ArcGIS, Esri Field Maps, and related spatial software. Training or certification in silviculture surveys, ecosystem classification, or forest engineering. Experience with supporting forest planning for Community Forest and First Nation Woodland license tenures. Experience with safety training relevant to forestry operations in BC. Experience working with Indigenous communities or stakeholder engagement. Strong competency in multidisciplinary project environments. This posting will remain open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr