Silviculture Forester

Article Student Living; Atholville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative global company as a Silviculture Planner. This exciting role involves leading the silviculture program, ensuring compliance with standards, and supervising operations in a picturesque setting. You will work closely with a motivated team, contributing to sustainable forestry practices and making a real impact in the industry. With opportunities for professional growth and a competitive benefits package, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment. If you thrive in fast-paced, challenging settings, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Training & Development Programs

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to deliver results and support safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the License 1 silviculture program.
• Supervise silviculture operations and liaise with the Chief Forester.

Skills

Silviculture Program Development

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

BSc. in Forestry

Technical Degree in Forestry

Job description

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Silviculture Planner

AV Group NB Inc. is an exciting and innovative company operating in the unique global market of viscose staple fiber. Located in Nackawic, New Brunswick, our prehydrolysis kraft pulp mill finds itself in a picturesque area of the Saint John River Valley, a short drive between Fredericton and Woodstock.A global conglomerate, the Aditya Birla Group is in the League of Fortune 500.Anchored by an extraordinary force of over 140,000 employees belonging to 100 nationalities, our role is to produce specialty pulp products (dissolving grade pulp) for the group’s textile industry. Our business model is Forestry to Fashion.

AV Group is currently recruiting for a Silviculture Planner – Woodlands Division – Based out of our Nackawic, Fredericton or Atholville, NB locations.

Role Overview

Reporting the Chief Forester, the Silviculture Planner provides technical support and leadership to ensure the silviculture program is conducted in compliance with all applicable standards, ensures the forestry operations comply with the management plan, and that all associated field work is completed in a timely fashion. The ideal candidate requires well-established organizational skills, a high level of motivation and energy, excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities associated to this role include, but are not limited to:

• Development and implementation of the License 1 silviculture program.
• Supervise silviculture operations.
• Complete all sampling to support decision making and planning for silviculture, operations and forest management.
• Liaison person between Chief Forester and Operations.

All of the above is to be performed in a safe and ethical manner to meet all of the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources regulations and AV Group policies.

• A Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• BSc. degree in forestry, or technical degree in forestry.
• Experienced in silviculture program development, implementation, administration, sampling and crew supervision.
• Proven ability to deliver results.
• Promote and support all safety and environmental initiatives when performing roles and

responsibilities.

• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Is an energetic, enthusiastic, and team oriented individual.
• Exceptional organization, decision making and problem-solving abilities.

Why AV Group NB Inc.?

With AV Group NB Inc. you will become a part of a worldwide global company that understands the value of their employees. You will be part of a team that is built on strong values and work ethics. AV Group offers challenges in a wide range of disciplines and opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, competitive benefits package and a variety of training & development programs to help you develop the skills you need to build a successful career.

If you believe you are a good fit for a fast-paced, challenging work environment, please submit your application onlinehttps://www.av-group.ca/job-listings no later than April 11, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.