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KBM is an independently-owned and operated company offering a range of services to clients in both the private and public sector. Since 1974 we have been headquartered in Thunder Bay, ON along the north shore of Lake Superior. In 2011, KBM opened a satellite office in Prince Albert, SK. KBM’s Field Services division has an operational territory that spans Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan with growing operations in Western and Northern Canada. KBM provides a flexible, dynamic, and challenging work environment with opportunities to further your skills in a team-based 

atmosphere. KBM is a diverse horizontal organization with opportunities for growth within the company across all business units. 

KBM is currently seeking full-time and seasonal Forestry Technicians based 

from Prince Albert, SK. As a forestry technician, the individual selected will be responsible for participating and leading projects that include (but are not limited to) forest renewal, forest health surveys, forest harvesting, forestry road development and maintenance, and the surveying of utility lines.

Frequent field work during the summer months is a requirement of the job. The successful applicant must be willing to travel and be willing to work outside in all weather conditions. Certain projects will include the need for small fixed-wing or rotary wing aircraft to access the project location. The successful applicant should be comfortable riding in these types of aircraft. Office work components will include contributing to reports, proposal writing, and general project management. 

Education & Experience

• Minimum one year post secondary education in natural resource management, biology, forestry, geography, or related study

• Minimum one-year experience working as a forestry technician or a related discipline. 

Competencies & Qualifications

• • Accreditation as a Registered Professional Forester in Saskatchewan (or the ability to obtain accreditation); 

  • Degree or Diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management; 

  • Demonstrated experience using GNSS systems for navigation and data collection.

  • Proficient use of ESRI suite products (ArcPro, ArcMap, AGOL, Field Maps, Survey 123, etc).

  • Familiarity with tablet-based data collection applications (e.g., Survey 123, ArcGIS Field Maps).

  • Familiar with the standard MS software suite (Word, Excel, Access).

Other skills that are considered assets include

• • Valid class 5 driver’s license.

  • Comfortable working independently in remote areas and travelling for extended periods of time.

  • Demonstrated safe operation of an all-terrain vehicle and able to successfully complete applicable safety courses.

  • Superior organization skills.

  • Willing to work in a team environment.

  •  Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, dependable, able to work individually as well as within a team. Remuneration will be based on education, skills, and experience.

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