Kintera, formerly known as DWB/Chartwell, is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm specializing in services and solutions for the resource sector. Kintera has a close-knit team, a diverse client base and a solid reputation for outstanding quality and service. Our offices are located across all regions of British Columbia.

Overview:

Are you a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) looking to diversify your career beyond traditional cutblock development? We are looking for an experienced, self-driven Project Lead, to join our Utility Infrastructure Management Department to lead High-Impact Utility & Resource Projects in the Lower Mainland!

This role offers the rare opportunity to apply your core forestry engineering skills, like road layout, deactivation prescriptions, and riparian assessments, to complex, year-round utility access programs. This position may be based out of any of our Lower Mainland offices such as North Vancouver, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, or Squamish, B.C.

What We Offer:

- Comprehensive benefits package
- Progressive vacation allocation
- Company GRSP Matching
- Company directed trainings

- Bonus program
- Professional development allowances
- A rewarding, professional and safety-first work environment
- A diverse range of work with a multitude of clients
- Company events.

What You’ll Do:

As a Project Lead, you won’t just be collecting field data; you will take ownership of diverse utility access management projects from initial planning to field execution, such as but not limited to:

- Road Engineering & Design: Lead Forest Road layout, traverse, and design tailored to critical utility infrastructure access.
- Prescriptions & Planning: Develop practical, compliant road prescriptions and access management plans.
- Field Supervision: Oversee road construction operations to ensure high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and quality.
- Environmental Assessments: Conduct stream classifications and site-level assessments to support permitting and operational delivery.




- Team & Client Leadership: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of resource professionals while serving as a trusted point of contact for our clients.

What You’ll Bring:

This position offers a combination of field and office work, and its responsibilities will generally include:

- Professional Designation: Registered Qualified Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) in good standing with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC).
- Technical Expertise: Proven hands-on experience in forest road engineering, layout, traverse/design, and construction supervision.
- Field & Operational Know-How: Strong background in stream classification and prescription development within B.C.’s regulatory framework.
- Leadership Mentality: A dependable, positive, and collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor junior staff and keep projects on track.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working in the natural resource industry is required.
- Experience designing resource roads in RoadEng 11 is an asset.
- Valid Class 5 British Columbia Driving Licence; experience driving 4x4 trucks and ATVs.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Why Join KINTERA:

- The Best of Both Worlds: Kintera is a leading multi-disciplinary consulting firm with offices across all regions of British Columbia. You get the stability, diverse client base, and resources of an established provincial firm, paired with the close-knit, supportive culture of a local team.
- Variety & Stability: Utility infrastructure work offers engaging technical challenges and steady, year-round project flow that breaks up the monotony of standard timber development.
- People-First Culture: Our reputation for outstanding quality and service is built entirely on the strength of our people. We invest in our team and trust our professionals to lead.

Compensation:

- The pay range for this position is $35- $45 per hour i.e ($72,800-$93,600 annually); pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We look forward to hearing from you!

📌 Project Lead, Utility Infrastructure Services (North Vancouver)
🏢 DWB Consulting Services
📍 North Vancouver