Working @ IFS
Industrial Forestry Service Ltd. (IFS) is continually in search of talented, skilled
and knowledgeable people to join our solutions oriented consulting team. We welcome
all resumes and queries regarding employment with our company. IFS is an
equal opportunity employer.
Please submit your resumes via fax (250-563-9679) or send it by
e-mail .
Presently we are seeking persons with the professional skills
and knowledge to fill the following positions:
| Position: Forest Technician / Assistant Forester
Job Posted: Sep. 29, 2011 |
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Location: Prince George
Skills required:
- Field and office forestry related experience
- Experience with Silviculture Surveys and related silviculture activities
- Utilize maps and GPS Technology to navigate in the field
- Knowledgeable regarding current BC Forest Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines
- Perform various related operational forestry duties as directed
Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to candidates that are registered RFT or RPF or eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professional (ABCFP).
- Accredited Silviculture Surveyor
- Or have a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in a related field
Assets:
- Able to work with others in a team environment
- Physically fit
- Valid Class 5 Driving Licence and Safe Driving Record
- Valid Level 1 First Aid and WHIMS Certificates
- Professional level skills in problem solving, decision making and organizational abilities
- Have strong computer and associated software skills
- Demonstrate good communication and technical writing skills
- Able to work in a team atmosphere and when required independently
Job description in PDF formnat
Address resumes to: Bill Williams
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Apply In Person:
Main Office
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Apply By Email:
jobs@industrialforestry.ca
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Apply By Fax:
250.563.9679
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| Position: Assistant Nursery Superintendent
Job Posted: Jan. 24, 2012 |
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Industrial Forestry Service Ltd. (IFS) currently has a vacancy for an exceptional individual at our Ness Lake Nursery. The nursery is primarily a greenhouse facility which grows approximately 20.0 million container seedlings annually. The position is fulltime and a great opportunity for the right candidates, to join a progressive nursery group and train and work directly with our nursery management team to develop the skills for a successful career in the forest seedling industry. IFS provides a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits program, diversity in work and a great working environment.
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Location: Prince George
Duties:
- To learn and become familiar with growing forest seedlings and the events that occur throughout a 12 month work period at Ness Lake Nursery to manipulate the crop in order to meet or exceed contract specifications.
- Supervise nursery staff and be involved in the following operations:
- sowing line
- seedling lifting
- sorting and packaging
- seedling cold storage and transportation
- crop irrigation and fertilization
- pest, disease and weed management
- Greenhouse maintenance including application and removal of greenhouse plastic and blackout systems
- Explain and enforce IFS safety regulations and policies.
- Train Nursery staff to perform various nursery activities and tasks
- Be involved Pesticides application.
- Observe and inspect crops to evaluate plant and soil conditions and make constructive recommendations
- Be involved in accurately tracking and maintaining seedling inventories
- Become familiar with the operations of the nurseries computerized environmental control systems
- Perform any other work assigned by the nursery superintendent and/or the nursery general manager.
Assets:
- Able to work with others in a team environment.
- Provide leadership to staff and earn their respect
- Valid Class 5 (or better) Driving Licence and Safe Driving Record
- Professional level skills in problem solving, decision making and organizational abilities
- Have strong computer and associated software skills
- Demonstrate good communication and technical writing skills
- Must have a mechanical aptitude and knowledge of various nursery equipment and machinery
Qualifications:
- Preferred: Degree or Diploma in Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture or a related Science, or
- A minimum of four (4) years experience in a supervisory capacity at a forest seedling nursery and graduated from high school.
Job description in PDF formnat
Address resumes to: Kelly Byfield
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Apply In Person:
Nursery
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Apply By Email:
nursery@industrialforestry.ca
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Apply By Fax:
250.967.4691
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