Forester

Manulife; Canada; Remote; CAD 66,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a candidate for a remote forest management position. You will oversee projects that include planning, supervision, and environmental stewardship on extensive forestland. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Forest Management, showcases strong communication and analytical skills, and has GIS knowledge. This role offers a flexible work environment with a salary range between $47,775.00 and $79,625.00 USD.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Support for career growth

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with differing personalities.
• Knowledgeable in GIS and ArcPro.
• Ability to obtain a Current Pesticide License.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise forest management projects.
• Manage road maintenance projects.
• Coordinate with the silviculture team on reforestation programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Team player

GIS knowledge

Education

BS in Forest Management or related field

Tools

ArcPro

Personal computers and related software

Job description

Overview

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Help shape the future you want to see — and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.

Work in a team environment to plan, coordinate, supervise, and implement forest management projects and programs on 364,000 acres of highly productive and diverse forestland. The scope includes stewardship of people and the environment; outreach and education; and silviculture, harvest, transportation, and land management operations.

Please note that this is a remote position, but candidates must be located in or near the Kellogg or Coeur d\'Alene area. This requirement is due to the role\'s focus on managing properties in Kootenai and Shoshone Counties, particularly around Kellogg, Pinehurst, and Wallace.

Responsibilities

• The region encompasses 364,000 acres in Northeast Washington and Northern Idaho. This position will be focused on northern Idaho properties.
• Harvest unit and associated transportation systems planning, layout, permitting, and contract supervision.
• Harvest unit design, boundary delineation, environmental compliance, harvest system selection, bidding/negotiating price, contracting, contract administration, etc.
• Manage road maintenance projects.
• Develop budgets and forecasts.
• Implementation of the stewardship program, including SFI.
• Coordinate with and assist silviculture team on reforestation programs
• Support land management activities development and implementation.
• Active and involved participant in the safety program.
• Development of property management plans, property budgets, and budget forecasts.
• Environmental stewardship program implementation and compliance.
• Safety culture development, program implementation, and compliance.
• Participate in all Team projects and help foster the Team atmosphere.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Forest Management or related field such as Forest Engineering.
• Team player, able to understand and work with differing personalities.
• Excellent communication, entrepreneurial, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and related software.
• Knowledgeable in GIS, ArcPro.
• Current Pesticide License or the ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of forest practices.
• Current driver\'s license.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit the Manulife website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Manulife/John Hancock embraces diversity and strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the customers we serve. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. A Human Resources representative will assist with reasonable accommodations during the application process if requested.

For accommodations in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Salary and Location

Referenced Salary Location: USA, Idaho - Full Time Remote

Working Arrangement: Remote

Salary range is expected to be between $47,775.00 USD - $79,625.00 USD. If applying for this role outside the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary based on market conditions, geography, and job-related factors.