About us

As a proven leader in high performance building solutions, LP Building Solutions manufactures uniquely engineered, innovative building products for single-family homes and multi-family projects. LP offers durable and dependable siding, framing and structural panels backed by industry leading service and warranties to build smarter, better and faster.

LP’s values-driven, positive culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people can thrive in a safe, ethical, fun, challenging and rewarding place to work. For more than 40 years, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry.

Our operations in the Northeast part of the Province one of the largest in the world.  As a member of our team, you will be a self-motivated and high performing individual with a bias for action and safe work habits. 

Job Purpose

Forecast, and coordinate operational forestry activities (planning, logging, truck hauling, road construction, road maintenance, road deactivation, silviculture and waste / residue surveys). Lead, plan and manage the resources activities on forest tenures associated with the site.

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:

• Demonstrate a commitment to our safety culture by actively participating in the Safety Program and performing all duties in accordance with safety rules, regulations, and policies.
• Manage and implement Louisiana-Pacific’s Sustainable Forest Management plan along with other licensees and government participants in the Fort St. John Pilot Project. 
• Manage, supervise, train, mentor, and manage the performance of Planning staff and contractors.
• Accountable for ensuring LP’s interests are coordinated and managed to maximize the benefits accrued through our tenures.
• Prepare contracts, negotiate rates, hire and manage contractors to achieve Planning objectives.
• Develop, and track performance of, an annual Planning budget that achieves the financial targets of the Forest Resources Division.
• Work and form positive relationships with LP team members, industry, First Nations, Government agencies, the public and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating with the Regional Manager, FRD support the preparation and review of the monthly reporting. Periodically, act in the capacity of Regional Manager, FRD.
• Recommend effective and innovative strategies to drive unit cost efficiencies in the operation.
• Assist in management of human recourse duties.
• Ensure compliance with operational plans, company policy and legal requirements.
• Strategic planning and communication with Area Forester II and Harvesting and Silviculture Superintendents to ensure LP success.
• May lead multiple projects and applies project management best practices throughout the project management life cycle.
• Achieve key performance measures by participating in LP’s performance management system.
• Provide support on the implementation, coordination, and management of the Peace Valley Sustainable Forestry Initiative certification program.
• Plan, participate, and/or lead other team projects as requested.

What do I need to be successful?

• 2 - 3 years' supervisory experience.
• 5 - 7 years' forestry experience
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• Safety conscious
• Strong educational, technical and operational background in forestry
• Ability to plan and coordinate resources,
• Cost orientated,
• Strong administrative skill
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Ability to multi-task and is adaptive
• Strong knowledge of applicable forestry and safety legislation, and Company Policies, Procedures and EMS programs
• Ability to drive
• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software
• Extensive, working knowledge of natural resources in the northeast region of British Columbia
• Located in the northeast of British Columbia, with a preference for working in an office setting.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field and RPF designation

Work Environment

Hybrid work environment.