Forestry Coordinator

Preferred by Nature; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization focused on sustainability is seeking a Forestry Coordinator to ensure adherence to environmental standards. This fully remote role involves managing forestry client audits and requires a Bachelor's in forestry, project management skills, and bilingual proficiency in English and French. The position offers competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development and international travel.

Benefits

24 days of paid vacation

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Professional training and development

Extended benefit package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of field experience in forestry or related areas.
• Knowledge of Chain of Custody (CoC) and sustainability certifications.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission to support better land management practices.
• Provide client management and auditing services for forestry clients.
• Manage certification assessments and audits.

Skills

Project management skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and French

Computer skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about forestry and sustainable land management? Do you want to make a positive impact on sustainability by ensuring businesses meet the right standards and address environmental concerns? If so you may be the ideal candidate for our Forestry Coordinator role based in Canada.

This position requires residence in Eastern Canada (exact location flexible). This is a fully remote position with travel up to 40% of the time throughout Canada.

Responsibilities

What you can expect :

The overall function of this position is to uphold Preferred by Nature's mission to support better land management and business practices that benefit people, nature, and the climate. As a Forestry Coordinator you’ll work within your team to collectively provide client management and auditing services to forestry and supply chain clients. You’ll be directly involved in all aspects of forestry and supply chain certification assessments and audits including scheduling, project management, customer service, technical guidance, consultant management and quality control.

Role Progression

Role progression :

Working with Preferred by Nature is very much about your growth. We support continuous learning through professional development and career paths aimed at helping you grow in your career.

Within three months you will

• Complete comprehensive training in our systems FSC / PEFC / SFI standards and certification protocols
• Begin managing a small portfolio of existing clients under supervision
• Participate in audits as a team member to gain hands-on experience
• Establish key working relationships across our North American team

Within six months you will

• Take primary responsibility for managing 3-5 certification projects independently
• Serve as lead auditor for smaller-scale assessments with senior staff support
• Develop expertise in your chosen certification scheme and begin cross-training
• Contribute to client recruitment efforts in your assigned market segments

Within one year you will

• Independently manage a full portfolio of 8-10 forestry and supply chain clients
• Qualify as RRA reviewer and conduct peer reviews for other auditors
• Lead client recruitment strategy development for your market segments
• Contribute to policy development and technical improvements to certification

Essential Requirements

• Bachelors degree in forestry, Natural Resource Management, Forest Ecology or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of field experience in forestry, forest ecology or related areas
• Knowledge of Chain of Custody (CoC) and sustainability certifications (FSC, SFI, PEFC)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle competing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong computer skills (word processing, databases, spreadsheets) and presentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• High adaptability to work across diverse client needs and certification requirements
• Reside in Eastern Canada (exact location flexible)
• Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time throughout Canada with a priority focus on French-speaking Canada
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French
• Ability to work in field conditions that may require exposure to difficult terrain and hot, dry, or cold inclement weather

Would also be great but not necessary if you have

• Masters degree in forestry or related field
• Silviculture and harvesting experience
• Direct auditing experience in FSC or similar certification programs
• Environmental management system auditor training experience
• Experience with forest products, agriculture or sustainable biomass projects

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you!

What Sets Us Apart

• Global work culture
• 24 days of paid vacation
• Competitive salary
• Work from home and flexible working hours
• An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role
• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
• Potential future international travel opportunities
• A friendly international team of colleagues with a pleasant work environment
• Extended benefit package

About Preferred by Nature

Preferred by Nature is a non-profit mission driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 350 employees and a network of local experts we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100 countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.

How to apply

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role please submit your CV and cover letter (in English and French) including salary expectations by 21 November 2025.

Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period.

Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Key Skills

Corporate Risk Management, Electronics, Infection Control, Bakery, ELV, Accident Investigation

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1