Operations Forester

Woodlandsnorth; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Operations Forester in Whitecourt, where you will lead ecological assessments and oversee right-of-way clearing projects. This full-time role emphasizes safety and teamwork while providing opportunities to leverage ecological data for impactful restoration plans. You'll work closely with a dedicated team in a dynamic environment, contributing to projects that support the energy and forest sectors. If you're passionate about environmental restoration and have a strong background in project management and ecological oversight, this position offers a rewarding career path with comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental oversight and project management.
• Knowledge of restoration best practices for habitat restoration.

Responsibilities

• Manage project deliverables and relationships with peers and clients.
• Execute continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.

Skills

Construction environmental oversight

Project management

Analytical skills

Customer service focus

Education

University Degree in Environmental Science

Technical diploma in Forestry

Job description

Whitecourt, Canada | Posted on 02/14/2025

We are currently seeking an Operations Forester to join our team based out of our Whitecourt office. This is a full-time permanent position that is focused on right-of-way clearing supervision, ecological assessments, construction environmental oversight and habitat restorations. This position strategically leverages a vast amount of ecological spatial field data to implement restoration plans for regulatory compliance at the landscape level. Project work is rewarding, team based, safety driven and is completed for the energy and forest sectors throughout the province.

About Us

Woodlands North Inc. (2000) has become a leader among environmental and ecological restoration professionals. Woodlands specializes in environmental inventory and spatial analysis to achieve comprehensive ecological restoration objectives and regulatory compliance. With offices in Edmonton and Whitecourt, and operations throughout the province of Alberta, Woodlands is growing our proud team of professionals to provide our customers with innovative technologies and working solutions. All work positions are vital for our safe operations, delivering value to our clients and maintaining our leadership position in environmental and ecological restoration services.

Po sition Responsibilities

• This position is accountable for safe and efficient project work;
  
• Manage project deliverables and working relationships with Woodlands’ peers, management and clients;
  
• Initiate, develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives and best practices;
  
• Assist the Operation Manager with the scheduling and management of projects.
  

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience with construction environmental oversight or supervision of road building, right-of-way and well site development, clearing and harvesting operations, culvert and bridge installations;
  
• Experience in roadway watercourse crossing assessments and restorations;
  
• Knowledge of timber, vegetation, wetlands, watercourses, wildlife and soils data collection;
  
• Knowledgeable in current restoration best management practices for terrestrial habitat restoration of linear features such as legacy roads and seismic for caribou habitat restoration;
  
• University Degree or technical diploma is required in Environmental, Earth Science, Forestry, Biology or Engineering;
  
• Forestry University Degree or technical diploma is seen as an asset;
  
• Professional registration or eligibility in one of Alberta’s Professional Regulatory Organizations;
  
• Minimum experience of 5 years;
  
• Strong analytical and reporting skills;
  
• Ability to maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract;
  
• Ability to move a variety of initiatives forward at the same time;
  
• Ability to demonstrate a safety and customer service focus.
  

Apply Now

Salary is competitive and based on level of experience and education. Woodlands offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment. Applicants are to submit a cover letter with a resume in a MS Word or .pdf format by February 28, 2025. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. For more information visit www.woodlandsnorth.co