Job Purpose

To manage various facets of forestry operations and forest management. May include forest development, silviculture, harvesting, road construction, planning and wood sales/purchases

We’d love to meet you if... 
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge 
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work 
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Personal and Contractor Safet
• Manages forestry operations and forest management. May include forest management plans, forest development, silviculture, harvesting, road construction, hauling, planning and wood sales/purchases.
• Administration associated with job position (e.g. preparation of budgets, bid packages and contracts. Tracking and reporting of costs, and reviewing invoices
• Contract negotiation and implementation.
• Liaison with customers , ministries and contractors
• Complete SFI documents and participate in SFI internal and 3rd party audits
• Maintain compliance with all legislation and Certification
• Assist Forester III and Area Forest Manager with budget development and forecastin
• Participate in provincial and trade association committees
• Coordinate and lead work teams
• Coordinate and lead special projects as assigned
• Manage direct reports

What do I need to be successful?

• Minimum 3 years forestry experience
• safety conscious,
• good planning , GIS, GPS skills and ability to coordinate resource,
• cost orientated,
• good communicator and good interpersonal skills, team player,
• knowledge of applicable forestry and safety legislation,
• ability to drive in a variety of field and highway conditions,
• ability to operate a computer and supporting software,

Education

• Degree, diploma, or extensive operational background in the related field of work.

Work Environment