Woodlands Operations Manager

Interfor; Miramichi; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Woodlands Operations Manager to lead wood procurement, planning, and harvesting activities. This role requires a strong leader with over a decade of experience in forestry operations and management. You will ensure operations meet safety standards while managing budgets and performance targets. The company is committed to sustainable practices and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Join this innovative firm and contribute to a thriving team that values growth and development. Your leadership will play a crucial role in shaping the future of woodlands operations in New Brunswick.

Benefits

Extended Health & Dental

Vision Care

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

RRSP Matching Plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in woodlands or forestry operations.
• 5+ years of management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee woodlands operations including procurement, planning, and harvesting.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Safety Leadership

Detail-oriented

Team Management

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in wood products or forestry

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Woodlands Operations Manager, Miramichi, New Brunswick

When you join our team as a Woodlands Operations Manager, you will oversee the woodlands operations including wood procurement, planning, harvesting, and silviculture activities for our New Brunswick region.

What You’ll Do

• Management of woodlands operations activities, including wood procurement, planning, harvesting, and silviculture.
• Collaborate with sawmill operations management to ensure timely and on-spec wood delivery.
• Ensure that operations are being carried out in adherence to Interfor and legislative safety standards.
• Measure and report on the New Brunswick Woodlands Division’s performance targets and communicate Key Performance Indicators.
• Prepare, submit and manage operating budgets and capital expenditures in order to achieve determined performance indicators.
• Exercise leadership to promote communication within teams, strengthen commitment, autonomy, and accountability.
• Ensure the management, supervision and professional development of the New Brunswick Woodlands team.
• Play a key role in organizational changes, planning, hiring, and integrating new staff.
• Participate in provincial committees.

What You Offer

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in wood products or forestry field or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in a woodlands or other forestry operation.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Strong safety leadership.
• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Strong business focus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, negotiate and problem-solve.
• Detail/results oriented.
• Strong in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to learn new software and computer systems.
• Professional decorum.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

What We Offer

Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including:

• Extended Health & Dental, which includes Vision Care
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Optional (Employee Paid) Group Life Insurance
• RRSP Matching Plan
• Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Participation in our Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.