About Us
At GreenValue Management, we are dedicated to sustainable forestry investment and responsible forest management across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Maine. Our work combines ecological principles with robust field data and advanced analytics to promote long-term forest value and climate resilience.
This summer, we are starting the data collection for a Carbon forestry project in the Parrsboro area and are looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working outdoors to support our fieldwork efforts.
The Opportunity
As a Forest Inventory Technician, you will be part of a small field team tasked with collecting standardized ecological and structural data from forest plots. Your tasks will include identifying tree species, measuring DBH, measuring tree height, and recording site-level conditions using mobile data collection tools.
This is a great opportunity for early-career professionals, or anyone with an interest in forestry and the environment to gain hands-on experience in the field while contributing to a meaningful project.
Key Responsibilities
- Navigate to and assess pre-selected forest plots using GPS and maps
- Identify tree species and measure tree and site attributes (e.g., DBH, height, sort)
- Assess and record biodiversity conditions
- Ensure consistency and completeness of collected data
Who We’re Looking For
- Knowledge of forestry and ability to identify common tree species
- Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather and terrain conditions
- Reliable, organized, and able to work independently or in a small team
- A valid driver’s license
- Access to a personal vehicle
What We Offer
- Meaningful hands-on experience in the Canadian forestry sector
- Flexible working hours and supportive field supervision
- Performance-based wage structure
- An opportunity to strengthen your field skills, ecological knowledge, and industry insight
Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you own a car and are comfortable driving on forestry roads?
- Are you skilled at identifying tree species in the Acadian forest?
- Are you residing in: Parrsboro, Sackville, Truro, Amherst or Moncton and willing to drive to the Parrsboro area on a daily basis with own means?
Location:
- Parrsboro, NS (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
