Job Description

What the position entails: Are you passionate about the environment? Do you find yourself searching for a dedicated team to share that passion with? Does the opportunity to travel and work on projects outside in the field energize you? If you have been searching for a company that supports career development and provides you the chance to work with experienced mentors, in a safety-first culture \xe2\x80\x93 you have come to the right place! GeoVerra is seeking eager Forestry Students to join our fun and collaborative Forestry and Environmental team for a Winter 2024 Co-op position or a Summer 2024 Student position! We\xe2\x80\x99ll be real with you\xe2\x80\x94our ideal scenario is to bring our former students on as full-time employees once they graduate!
What you will do:

• Assist on a range of planning & operations projects in the office and field.
• Scout and evaluate sites in the field for timber volumes for utility, & forestry clients in Alberta.
• Conduct hazard tree assessments and salvage planning on utility lines in Alberta.
• Review stakeholder agreements & consent.
• Prepare reports and practice technical writing.
• Create, attribute and map GIS data.

What you will bring:

• Experience performing field work safely and efficiently throughout Alberta.
• Enrollment in the NAIT Forest Technology program and preferably NAIT Co-Op program.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed.
• Collaborative attitude and the ability to excel in a team and independent environment.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction through problem solving, critical thinking and sound decision making.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Superior attention to detail to produce professional deliverables & documentation.
• Forestry field experience, planning and layout preferred but not required.
• Technical, mathematical, scientific, and computer skills including MS Office products, ESRI ArcGIS, & field GPS.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as per the limits provided in the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace.
• Clear background check including criminal record check.
• Unrestricted driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and clean driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract.

Job conditions

• Out-of-town work (shift durations vary dependent on project and can be over 10 days) and frequent travel required.
• Ability to carry, lift and push up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

What we offer

• Opportunity to apply your technical skills in the field.
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Tools and services to support overall wellness.
• Work-life balance
• Use of leading-edge technology and equipment
• Diverse projects and a fast-paced working environment

Please apply on our careers page. If you would like to explore the role informally or confidentially, contact Adrienne Maskalyk - Adrienne.Maskalyk@geoverra.com. Please contact careers@geoverra.com if you have any questions about this role. 05hYsD89Ra