Operations Field Planner

Western Forest Products; Port McNeill; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range of $65,000 - $80,000

Annual incentive plan

Pension plan contributions

Extended health and dental benefits

3 weeks vacation to start

Employee family assistance program

Financial support for learning and development

Job summary

Western Forest Products is hiring an Operations Field Planner to join our TFL 6 Forest Operations team in Port McNeill, BC. This role involves field and office activities overseeing road construction and harvest plans, requiring a degree in Forestry or Natural Resource Management.

The successful candidate will work closely with forest professionals, participate in engineering layout activities, and engage in sustainable resource management practices while adhering to safety protocols. We offer a competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience related to road and cutblock development in BC is an asset.
• Post-secondary degree in Forestry or related degree.
• Current accreditation or eligible for accreditation with Forest Professionals British Columbia (RPF).

Responsibilities

• Participate in field activities related to engineering layout.
• Prepare various plans and assessments associated with cutblock development.
• Work alongside production department on road construction and harvesting.
• Adhere to company safety and environmental processes.
• Provide recommendations about project cost efficiencies.
• Maintain relationships with First Nations partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Forest Management knowledge

Forestry software experience

Education

Post-secondary degree in Forestry or Natural Resource Management

Tools

LRM

Roadeng

LiDAR technology

Job description

Western Forest Products is hiring for an Operations Field Planner to join our TFL 6 Forest Operations team based in Port McNeill, BC.

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the TFL Forester, the Operations Field Planner is responsible for field and office activities related to the engineering and development of road construction and harvest plans within TFL 6. The Operations Field Planners also work alongside our various forest operation departments who conduct our roadbuilding and harvesting. Working with a team of forest professionals, they play an important role in all aspects of forest operations planning while supporting an annual harvest.

Who You Are:

This is a great opportunity for someone who has a degree or diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management and aspirations to obtain their RPF or RFT designation. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who demonstrates exceptional communications skills, is well organized, and has a proven ability to work in a team environment. You possess a basic understanding of operational forest management with a strong focus on improving safety, quality, and efficiency.

What We Offer:

• Salary range of $65,000 - $80,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
• Annual incentive plan
• Pension plan contributions - Western contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required
• Extended health and dental benefits – Western pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start
• Employee family assistance program
• Financial support for learning and development opportunities

Work Environment: This role is to be performed in person at our TFL 6 Forest Operations in Port McNeill, BC

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively participate as part of the Forestry team in field activities related to engineering layout;
• Assist in the preparation of the various plans and assessments associated with cutblock development including: Site Plans, Harvest, Road, Silviculture and Deactivation Instructions, Cutting Permit Submissions, Road Permit Submissions and related engineering projects, and prepare other applications as necessary;
• Work alongside our production department to gain exposure to road construction, harvesting and other business aspects of the operation;
• Demonstrate adherence to company safety and environmental processes and procedures;
• Understand corporate financial goals and provide recommendations about effective and innovative strategies to drive project cost efficiencies;
• Follow and implement principles in support of sustainable, integrated resource management;
• Actively maintain mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations partners, Government agencies and both internal and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• 1-3 years of experience related to road and cutblock development in BC is an asset;
• Post‑secondary degree in Forestry or related degree in Natural Resource Management, and;
• Current accreditation or eligible for accreditation, with the Forest Professionals British Columbia (RPF);
• Applicants with less than required experience and/or accreditation may be considered.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• Basic understanding and comprehension of Forest Management and Land Use Planning;
• Ability to work in a team environment and possess good communication skills;
• Basic working knowledge of legal regulations and requirements related to BC crown and private land forest operations;
• Experience with forestry software (LRM, Roadeng, etc.) as well as technology (i.e. LiDAR) would be considered an asset.