Northwestern Ontario Woodlands Area Manager

Domtar Products; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Benefits starting day one

Pension plan

Vacation + floating holidays

Employee assistance program

Telemedicine services

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Safety & inclusion focus

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Domtar is seeking a results-driven Area Manager for Northwestern Ontario Woodlands to lead harvesting, road programs, and fibre procurement in Thunder Bay. This role emphasizes safety, people development, and contractor partnerships to ensure a reliable fibre supply for Domtar’s sawmills.

You will shape budgeting, planning, and strategic initiatives while partnering with Indigenous communities and regulators to drive sustainable forestry across Northwestern Ontario.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Forestry, Forest Management, Natural Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive forestry, harvesting, woodlands, or natural resource operations experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing field operations, contractors, and professional staff.
• Strong understanding of sustainable forest management principles and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing budgets, business plans, and operational performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• A commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture where safety is a core value and operational excellence begins with safe work practices.
• Provide visible leadership and accountability for employee and contractor safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and corporate safety requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement in safety systems and field practices.
• Lead woodlands operations involving timber harvesting, transportation, road construction, and road maintenance activities.
• Ensure a safe, sustainable, and reliable fibre supply for Domtar sawmill operations.
• Monitor operational performance to achieve production, utilization, cost, and inventory targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align fibre supply plans with manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets.
• Monitor costs, productivity metrics, and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and overall business results.
• Support strategic planning and long-range operational forecasting.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of forestry professionals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Foster positive labour and employee relations practices.
• Build strong relationships with forestry contractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities, government agencies, municipalities, and industry stakeholders.
• Serve as a key liaison between Ontario Woodlands and Domtar manufacturing operations.
• Promote cooperation, professionalism, and strong communication across all business relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem solving

Safety focus

Education

Forestry, Forest Management, Natural Resources or related field

Job description

Domtar is seeking a results-driven Area Manager for Northwestern Ontario Woodlands to lead harvesting, road programs, and fibre procurement in Thunder Bay. This role emphasizes safety, people development, and contractor partnerships to ensure a reliable fibre supply for Domtar’s sawmills.

You will shape budgeting, planning, and strategic initiatives while partnering with Indigenous communities and regulators to drive sustainable forestry across Northwestern Ontario.