Forest Photo Interpreter Technician – Forestry Technician 2 A-B-3

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About the role

  • Forest photo interpretation technician maintaining Nova Scotia’s forest inventory data for the provincial government. Reviewing aerial imagery, performing QA/QC, and coordinating field and contractor data collection.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret Nova Scotia tree, shrub, and ground cover species, height, crown closure, and forest stand storeys through stereoscopic viewing of aerial photography using softcopy systems
  • Conduct quality control reviews of interpreted inventory data for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with provincial forest inventory requirements
  • Work directly with contract interpreters to provide feedback and improve data capture
  • Collaborate with supervisors, contractors, data editors, data managers, and departmental staff on forest inventory attributes, sampling methodologies, specifications, and QA/QC processes
  • Support improvement of inventory interpretation processes, standards, and quality management practices
  • Perform office-based computer-monitor work with high visual demands
  • Conduct fieldwork in remote and rugged areas, including travel, ATV use, and long-distance walking in various weather conditions
  • Report to the GIS and Forest Inventory Program Administrator Officer

Requirements

  • Graduated from a recognized forestry technician program
  • Working knowledge and experience with softcopy systems and forest air photo interpretation in Nova Scotia or similar forest types
  • Ability to differentiate major colour groups on imagery and perceive landscape elevation and vegetation height using an on-screen stereoscopic viewer
  • Experience interpreting forest attributes from aerial imagery, including tree and shrub species, tree height, crown closure, and forest stand structure
  • Experience in forest inventory data collection, timber cruising, Forest Ecosystem Classification (FEC), and related forest measurement and assessment programs
  • Strong tree and woody plant identification skills, including Nova Scotia trees, shrubs, ground vegetation, and soil characteristics
  • Knowledge of forest inventory specifications, sampling methodologies, and QA/QC principles
  • Experience using electronic and manual hypsometers, diameter tapes, increment borers, prisms, angle gauges, and GPS units
  • Ability to navigate and work safely in remote and rugged environments using aerial imagery, GPS, maps, and/or compass navigation
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to conduct fieldwork in various weather conditions and terrain types
  • Ability to frequently lift, carry, and use equipment weighing up to 20 kg (45 lbs)
  • Ability to travel to remote field locations throughout Nova Scotia
  • Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
  • Current training in First Aid, WHMIS, ATV operation, chainsaw safety, boating safety, canoe use, radio communication, workplace respect and violence prevention, bear awareness, and defensive driving are assets
  • Offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory background checks and credential confirmation

Benefits

  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • General illness coverage
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Vacation
  • Employee and Family Assistance Programs
  • Career development with access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training
  • Engaging workplace
  • Countless career paths

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$1,905 - CA$3,183 per week

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteTruroCanada

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