Planning Forester

FPBC; Golden; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package including

Pension plan with employer matching

Safety gear allowances

Training and development opportunities

Safety-focused environment and team

Job summary

Pacific Woodtech Canada Limited in Golden, BC, invites a Planning Forester to join the Forests & Resources team. This role supports the Senior Planning Forester in delivering cutting permits and harvest plans, ensuring compliance with legislation, safety, and quality standards.

You will develop maps, coordinate with government and First Nations, and help manage budgets and contracts. You will work with LRM and ArcPro to prepare referral packages, monitor field activities, and supervise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or Diploma in Forest Resources Management with 2–7+ years of forestry planning experience.
• Knowledge of timber development, planning, harvesting operations and silviculture.
• Familiarity with forestry legislation, safety regulations and non-timber policy.
• Experience with GIS, GPS, mapping hardware/software; LRM experience is an asset.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; supervisory ability.
• Project management skills and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Planning Forester to deliver cutting permits and harvest plans.
• Develop operational maps/plans and obtain professional sign-off.
• Coordinate with government and First Nations to ensure timely permits.
• Prepare referral packages and communicate with stakeholders during planning.
• Monitor contracts/budgets related to forest development and harvest planning.
• Schedule and supervise multi-phase timber development activities and field work.
• Process cutting permit and road permit applications.

Skills

timber development

silviculture

harvest operations

forestry legislation

safety requirements

GIS

GPS

mapping

communication

supervisory skills

project management

driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry

Diploma in Forest Resources Management

RPF / RFT eligible

Tools

LRM

ArcPro

GPS hardware

Job description

Planning Forester – Pacific Woodtech Canada Limited

PWT is a manufacturer of premium engineered wood products (EWP) in North America. We value innovation and forward thinking, and we believe the best ideas come from talented, diverse, and enthusiastic people. PWT employees are fueled bytheir passion for safety, sustainability, and innovation.

Learn more about us by visiting our website: https://pwtewp.com

JOIN OUR WOODLANDS TEAM

PWT Woodlands department operates licenses with approximately 487,000 m3 AAC across two Forestry and Resource Divisions. We are looking for a Planning Forester to join the Forestry and Resources Division based in Golden, B.C.

YOUR ROLE

Assist the Senior Planning Forester to deliver cutting permits and harvest plans in a cost-effective manner with attention to detail, and an understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements and practices. The successful candidate will demonstrate a diverse range of skills related to forest stewardship and harvest planning. You will work with experts, professionals and other stakeholders from various disciplines and organizational backgrounds and continue to develop your own skills as a forest professional.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage woodlands spatial data using LRM & ArcPro software
• Support woodlands operations by developing operational maps, plans and professional sign-off
• Work with government and First Nations to foster positive relationship-building and ensure timely delivery of cutting permits and road permits
• Submit referral packages to First Nations, public and other stakeholders; Communicate effectively and respectfully with all affected parties during the planning process
• Monitor forest development, forest engineering and harvest planning related contracts and budgets
• Schedule and supervise multi-phase timber development activities and field work
• Cutting permit and Road permit applications

QUALIFICATIONS

• In-depth Knowledge of timber development and planning, timber cruising, silviculture and harvest operations
• Demonstrate an understanding of relevant forestry legislation, regulation and safety requirements
• Knowledge of non-timber forest legislation, policies and regulations
• Knowledge of GIS, GPS and mapping hardware and software. LRM experience is an asset
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Demonstrates supervisory skills
• Strong project management skills
• Driver’s License required

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Diploma in Forest Resources Management combined with 2- 7+ years of forestry development and planning experience
• Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Registered Forest Technician (RFT) or eligible to become registered

EXPERIENCE

• 2-7+ years forestry experience.
• Demonstrate supervisory experience.
• Applicants that do not meet all above requirements are still encouraged to apply. If you believe you have the ability to be successful, we would like to hear from you

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Available and physically capable to perform site visits to the woods on an as-needed basis
• 50% Outdoor environment subject to elements of nature.
• 50% Office work on computer.

SALARY RANGE

$95,000 to $125,000/yr based on experience.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• #1 The people and camaraderie at PWT! You will be joining a group of dedicated forestry professionals who are passionate about their work and pride themselves on their outstanding team dynamic.
• Competitive benefits package,including extended health, dental, vision, and employee assistance program
• Pension plan with employer matching contributions
• Safety gear allowances
• Training and developmentopportunities to support your growth
• Asafety-focusedenvironment complemented by a supportive and friendly culture