Silviculture Coordinator

West Fraser; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with an annual bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension and savings plans

Life, disability, and accident insurance

Vacation time and paid holidays

Job summary

West Fraser is looking for a Silviculture Coordinator based in Williams Lake, British Columbia. This position involves responsibilities for all aspects of reforestation, including developing plans, program coordination, and contractor supervision. Candidates should possess a relevant degree or diploma and ideally hold an RPF or RFT designation. Benefits include a competitive salary of $72,000 - $110,000, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, and additional perks supporting well-being.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant silviculture experience.
• Eligibility for registration with the FPBC.
• Proficiency with various silviculture software is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Developing plans and prescriptions for reforestation.
• Contract administration and contractor supervision.
• Monitoring contractor compliance with safety programs.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Silviculture software proficiency

Education

Forestry, natural resources, or relevant degree or diploma

Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT)

Tools

CENGEA (LRM)

ArcMap

SNAP

RESULTS

MS Office

Drones

GPS

Job description

Reporting to the Silviculture Superintendent, the Silviculture Coordinator will work with a team of professionals responsible for all reforestation activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of reforestation, including developing plans and prescriptions, contract administration, contractor supervision, data collection, reporting, and budget preparation.
• Program coordination with other members of the Silviculture team and the Planning and Operations Departments.
• Monitoring contractor compliance with safe operating procedures, SFI certifications, and health and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Forestry, natural resources, or relevant degree or diploma.
• Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) Designation with the Forest Professionals of British Columbia (FPBC), or eligibility for registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven organizational skills, and a willingness to learn and undertake new challenges.
• 2-4 years of relevant silviculture experience.
• Proficiency with Silviculture software, including CENGEA (LRM), ArcMap, SNAP, RESULTS, MS Office, iPads, Drones, and GPS considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position $72,000 - $110,000 may vary depending on education and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, and additional benefits to support well‑being.

Location: This position is based out of Williams Lake, a welcoming BC town in the Cariboo region with exceptional outdoor recreation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals and families.