Woodlands Supervisor - Indigenous Relations

Tolko Industries; Lumby; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Excellent benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Tolko Industries is seeking a Woodlands Supervisor - Indigenous Relations to lead meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities in the Southern Interior Woodlands Division. Based in Vernon or Kamloops, this role focuses on building partnerships, navigating complex land-use issues, and supporting responsible access to land.

The ideal candidate has experience in forestry or Indigenous relations, a commitment to safety, and the ability to coordinate with contractors and government agencies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining respectful, productive relationships with Indigenous communities.
• A minimum of 5 years' related forestry, woodlands or Indigenous relations experience.
• A proven commitment to safety and compliance with regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Build respectful, constructive relationships with Indigenous communities and partners through open communication, engagement, consultation, and collaboration.
• Maintain positive working relationships with government officials, stakeholders, resource agencies, landowners, and other land users.
• Spend time in communities as well as on the land.
• Work alongside forestry professionals and community leaders on significant issues affecting the future of forestry.

Skills

Indigenous relations

Relationship building

Negotiation

Safety commitment

Driver's license

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Forestry knowledge

Job description

Woodlands Supervisor - Indigenous Relations

Vernon or Kamloops, British Columbia

We’re looking for a Woodlands Supervisor to join our Southern Interior Woodlands Team. You'll be at the center of some of the most important relationships shaping B.C. forestry by working directly with First Nations and woodlands team to build practical solutions, strengthen partnerships and support responsible access to the land. You may come from Forestry, Economic development, Natural resources, Indigenous relations, or related fields. What matters most is your ability to build meaningful, trusted relationships, navigate complex issues and find solutions.

We’re looking for a Woodlands Supervisor - Indigenous Relations to joinour Southern Interior Woodlands Division. The Southern Interior Woodlands Team manages Tolko's tenure and fibre supply in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, covering an area of 953,447 hectares. We are dedicated to sustaining these areas to the benefit of all who live and work there. Successful candidate can be based in either the Vernon or Kamloops area.

Our ideal candidate has the following assets:

• Demonstrated experience building andmaintainingrespectful, productive relationships with Indigenous communities, including engagement, consultation, partnershipdevelopmentand collaboration related to forestry, resourcemanagementor land-based activities.
• A minimum of 5 years’related forestry,woodlandsor Indigenous relations experience.
• A proven commitment to safetyand the ability to recognize andeliminatehazards while ensuring compliance with legislation,regulationsand company policies.
• Ability toestablishand maintain successful relationshipswith contractors, government agencies, communitypartnersand internal teams; contract negotiation experience is an asset.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, negotiation,computerand analytical skills, with sound knowledge of forestry equipment capabilities and productivity.
• Ability to manage multiple projectsand work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A valid driver’s licensewith no restrictions.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge come in many forms.

In this role you will:

• Build respectful, constructive relationships with Indigenous communities and partners through open communication, engagement, consultation, and collaboration.
• Maintain positive working relationships with government officials, stakeholders, resource agencies, landowners, and other land users
• Spend time in communities as well as on the land.
• Work alongside experienced forestry professionals and community leaders on significant issues affecting the future of forestry.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on anexciting new challenge with supportive team members.
• You'll earn acompetitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is$87,000 - 116,000 per year.
• You’ll be eligible to participate in Tolko’sbonus program.You’ll be eligible forexcellent benefits and access to ourretirement plans, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You’ll be supported incontinued development through on-the-job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
• You’ll be part of apositive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.

About the North Okanagan Valley

The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia. Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities, and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce… whatever your pleasure, you’ll find it here.

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