Land Use Coordinator

Canfor; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forestry company in Canada is looking for a Land Use Coordinator to oversee land and road use planning, ensuring compliance with regulations. You will manage contractors, maintain relationships with government agencies, and support operational goals effectively. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Alberta's landuse regulations, contract management skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers a full-time position with opportunities to travel to field sites.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Alberta's landuse regulations and road legislation.
• Proven ability to manage external contractors and negotiate agreements.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to travel to field sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage divisional landuse and roaduse activities to align with operational objectives.
• Supervise external contractors for landuse and road patrol.
• Maintain strong relationships with government agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of AB’s landuse regulations

Contract management and negotiation

Organizational and communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in forestry or related field

Tools

GIS software

MS Office

Job description

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Land Use Coordinator

Posting ID: 28791

Position Type: Regular

City: Grande Prairie,AB, Canada

Location: Grande Prairie

As aLanduse Coordinator, you’ll play a key role on Canfor’s Woodlands team, overseeing the planning, execution, and integration of landuse and roaduse activities across the division. This full-time position is ideal for a strategic, detail-oriented professional with strong coordination skills, a solid understanding of forest land management, and a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Forestry Superintendent, you will work closely with the Roads Supervisor, Harvesting Superintendent, and the broader woodlands team to support the division’s long-term operational goals while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainability in land and road use practices.

A day in the life of a Landuse Coordinator includes:

• Manage all divisional landuse and roaduse activities, ensuring alignment with operational objectives
• Supervise external contractors related to landuse, road patrol, and security
• Oversee timber damage assessments, invoicing, and internal/external land disposition processes
• Administer roaduse agreements, crossing approvals, and third-party land access consents
• Coordinate communication of road maintenance activities with users and ensure accurate roaduse invoicing
• Ensure effective integration of landuse and roaduse planning across functional teams
• Maintain strong relationships with government agencies, third parties, and stakeholders
• Support forest certification and stewardship reporting through accurate data management and timely submissions
• Represent Canfor in regional and industry initiatives, including the AFPA Landuse Sub-Committee

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• Strong understanding of AB’s landuse regulations, permitting processes, and road legislation
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and negotiate agreements
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to travel to field sites as required

Assets, but not required

• Eligibility for registration with the Alberta Association Forest Management Professionals or equivalent
• Post-secondary education in forestry, natural resources, or a related field
• Proficiency with GIS, MS Office, and forest management systems

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

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