Operations Forester/Planner

Western Forest Products; Port McNeill; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Pension plan contributions

Extended health and dental benefits

3 weeks' vacation

Financial support for learning opportunities

Job summary

Western Forest Products is seeking an Operations Forester/Planner for their TFL 6 Forest Operations team based in Port McNeill, BC. This role is crucial in leading forest operations planning, with responsibilities including road construction and harvest plans.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational forest management, proven team collaboration skills, and a commitment to improving safety and quality. Moreover, a competitive salary range of $87,000 - $125,000 is offered, along with various benefits including health coverage and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in operations planning.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership and ensure adherence to safety policies.
• Lead engineering and planning activities of employees and contractors.
• Coordinate planning activities for road and cutting permits.

Skills

Operational forest management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Knowledge of BC crown and private land forest operations

Education

Post-secondary degree in Forestry or Natural Resource Management

Current accreditation with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (RPF)

Job description

Operations Forester/Planner

Western Forest Products is hiring for an Operations Forester/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 Forester/Planner is responsible for all activities related to the engineering and development of road construction and harvest plans within TFL 6. Working with a team of Forest Professionals, they play a crucial role in leading all aspects of forest operations planning.

Who You Are

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RPF or RFT searching for a rewarding career where they can have a significant impact. 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 deep understanding of operational forest management with a strong focus on improving safety, quality, and efficiency.

What We Offer

• Salary range of $87,000 - $125,000 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

• Provide safety leadership and direction by guiding safety improvement and ensuring adherence to Company safety policies;
• Support environmental sustainability and sound forest stewardship alongside Company certification systems;
• Lead daily engineering and planning activities of salaried employees and contractors with a focus on training and development;
• Support the development of annual road construction and production plans while acting as a key liaison between the operations planning group and production Managers and Supervisors;
• Coordinate all planning activities to secure road and cutting permits required for the annual timber harvest of the operation;
• Actively maintain mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations partners, Government agencies and both internal and external stakeholders;
• Recommend innovative strategies to reduce cost and maximize margin across the operation.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in operations planning with increasingly responsible roles;
• Post-secondary degree in Forestry or related degree in Natural Resource Management;
• Current accreditation with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (RPF);
• Applicants with less than required experience and/or accreditation may be considered.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• Excellent understanding and comprehension of Forest Management and Land Use Planning;
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills and an ability to speak confidently in a public setting;
• Good working knowledge of legislation, regulations and requirements related to BC crown and private land forest operations.

Your Career

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.