Natural Resources Professional Jobs

What The Position Entails

Does the opportunity to work with a company that supports employee wellness, offers a flexible work program, and puts safety on a pedestal interest you? Are you passionate about the environment and searching for a dedicated team to share that passion with? Are you excited to work in the beautiful outdoors?

If you answered yes to these questions – you have come to the right place!

GeoVerra is seeking a Natural Resource Professional located in the Northeast or Central Interior of BC to join our growing Forestry and Environmental team. The successful candidate is required to complete field work at our various client sites, these shifts can be from 2-10 days long and involve working outside in all weather conditions.

Our team at GeoVerra sets a superior standard for our company, and the industry. We look for accomplished professionals with experience on an array of projects, a collaborative attitude, and who are always striving for more.

What You Will Do

• Liaising with stakeholders, regulators, partners, and landowners.
• Regulatory applications, permitting, environmental assessments.
• GIS data creation, attributing, analysis, and mapping.
• Assist on a range of planning & operations-oriented projects in the office and field.
• Technical writing, regulatory applications, and report preparation.
• Timber cruising, clearing operations coordination, monitoring.

What You Will Bring

• Professional Designation in BC or eligibility as RPF or RFT.
• Preferred experience in stakeholder engagement, third party agreements, indigenous consultation.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a strong work ethic and a drive to exceed expectations.
• Familiarity with timber cruising, waste assessments, timber tenure and licensing, stumpage & valuations are an asset.
• Superior attention to detail to produce professional deliverables & documentation.
• Collaborative attitude, ability to excel in a team and independent environment.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction through problem solving, critical thinking and decision making.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as per the limits provided in the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace.
• 3+ years’ experience performing field work safely and efficiently throughout interior BC.
• Technical, mathematical, scientific, and computer skills including Microsoft office products, ESRI GIS, & GPS.
• Field experience in wildlife sweeps, surveys, watercourse, and wetland assessments an asset.
• Field experience assessing hazard trees, danger trees, or patrolling and consenting on utility lines an asset.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.

Job conditions

• Out-of-town work (shift durations between 2-10 days) and frequent travel required.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to carry, lift and push 50lbs+ on a regular basis.
• Home base location is flexible but must be within proximity to project sites in NE & Central Interior.

What We Offer

• Continuing education and professional development
• Tools and services to support your mental wellness
• Paid professional dues
• Work-life balance
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Use of leading-edge technology and equipment
• Diverse projects and a fast-paced working environment
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, vacation, wellness days, and RRSP matching contributions
• Competitive compensation

Please apply on our careers page. If you would like to explore the role informally or confidentially, contact Adrienne Maskalyk - [email protected].

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.