Senior Silviculture Program Lead

Conifex; Mackenzie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Health benefits

Pension plan

Professional development

Job summary

Conifex in Mackenzie, BC seeks an experienced Silviculture Superintendent to plan, lead and monitor the full silviculture program including site preparation, planting, brushing, regeneration surveys and free-growing declarations.

This role manages contractors, mentors Supervisors and collaborates with Planning and Harvesting teams to meet long-term forest objectives while upholding safety, environmental stewardship and cost-effective delivery.

Qualifications

• University degree or technical diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management.
• Minimum 7 years of forestry experience, with supervision of silviculture operations.
• Proven leadership, communication and project management skills; strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Drive Compliance: ensure safety, FRPA, and Conifex policy compliance across silviculture activities.
• Silviculture Program Management: plan, implement, and monitor all silviculture phases.
• Manage Contractors: oversee contractors with focus on safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: engage with First Nations, local government and communities.
• Team Development: mentor Silviculture Supervisors and foster high performance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: assist in annual budgets and monthly outlooks.
• Administration & Reporting: manage data, reporting, and results submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Forestry regulations

Silviculture software

Outdoors

Education

Forestry degree or technical diploma

Tools

RESULTS

LRM

Plant Wizard

SNAP

Job description

Conifex in Mackenzie, BC seeks an experienced Silviculture Superintendent to plan, lead and monitor the full silviculture program including site preparation, planting, brushing, regeneration surveys and free-growing declarations.

This role manages contractors, mentors Supervisors and collaborates with Planning and Harvesting teams to meet long-term forest objectives while upholding safety, environmental stewardship and cost-effective delivery.