Forest Technician - Temporary Full-Time Position

Forest Technician

Temporary Full-Time Position

Approximately twelve (12) months

Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

(one existing vacancy)

Dryden Fibre Canada, which consumes upwards of 1.9 million cubic meters of Fibre annually, is seeking an individual to join our Forestlands Team.  The City of Dryden is located on the North shoreline of the Wabigoon Chain of Lakes along the Trans-Canada Highway. It is located midway between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario, and is surrounded by wilderness, lakes, and landscapes.

Reporting to the Forest Management Superintendent and working in conjunction with the Team, your role will be to provide Forest Management and Silviculture support on Sustainable Forest Licence areas to ensure a sustainably managed wood supply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the Planning Forester, assist in the coordination and preparation of Annual Reports and Annual Work Schedules, Plan Amendments, Revisions, and other planning responsibilities.
• Working with the Silviculture Forester, assist in the development and implementation of the silviculture program on DFC tenures.
• Foster positive working relationships with contracted service providers to ensure quality and efficiency in project delivery.
• Collaborate with Team to ensure information databases and Geographic Information System (GIS) spatial data are accurate, complete, and up to date; provide support to the GIS Specialist in spatial planning activities.
• Support departmental and organizational goals and objectives, aiding in various areas as required.

Qualifications:

• Technical diploma in forestry or related programs, or higher education/experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant forestry experience, ideally including direct involvement in silviculture programs.
• Self‑motivated and resourceful, with a proven ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Strong focus on achieving results and delivering high‑quality outcomes
• Proficient in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with well‑developed technical and functional skills.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, complemented by excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of contractors.
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable forestry practices
• A valid G driver’s license.

If you are interested in an opportunity to work with an organization that is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a full range of employee benefits and a competitive wage package, consider joining our Team.  Please submit your cover letter, resume, and certificates, in PDF format, in confidence, by November 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CDT.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.