Forester

Manulife/John Hancock; Colville (WA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Manulife Investment Management Forest Management Inc. seeks a Forester to oversee harvest planning, layout and logging administration on 60,000 acres in Colville, WA.

Hybrid work arrangement with an office in Colville; live near the managed properties. You will design harvest units, ensure environmental compliance, use ArcGIS Pro and ESRI GIS software for mapping and planning, and coordinate with the silviculture team.

Qualifications

• BS in Forest Management or equivalent.
• Knowledge of western tree species, silviculture, and forest management.
• Familiarity with Washington DNR forest practices rules.
• Excellent communication, entrepreneurial, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency computer and technology skills including Microsoft Office365.
• Knowledgeable in GIS, specifically ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS online.
• Valid driver's license.
• Completion of drug testing prior to start and complying with company's drug and alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

• Harvest unit design.
• Boundary delineation.
• Environmental compliance.
• Harvest system selection.
• Bidding/negotiating price.
• Contracting.
• Contract administration.
• Use of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and other ESRI GIS software for mapping and planning.
• Operations; including strong Excel skills for data management.
• Contractor, neighbor, and other stakeholder relations.
• Coordinate with and assist the silviculture team on various projects.
• Support all land management activities as needed.
• Active and involved participation in MFM safety program.
• Develop budgets and forecasts for annual and weekly budgeting.
• Implementation of the stewardship program, including SFI.
• Development of property management plans, property budgets, and budget forecasts.
• Participate in all Team projects and help foster the Team atmosphere.

Skills

GIS proficiency

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Forest Management or equivalent

Tools

ESRI GIS software

Job description

Manulife Investment Management Forest Management Inc. (“MFM”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture Inc. (“MIMTA”). MFM is a property management company that serves global institutional investors through related‑party investment management groups (MIMTA) and third‑party private investors. MFM oversees the timber development and harvesting operations for approximately 3.8 million acres of timberland across the USA and Canada.

Location

Hybrid work environment with an office in Colville, Washington and home office equipment provided. You must live near the managed properties in the Colville, WA area.

Opportunity

This position works as part of the Inland North region, 364,000 acres in Northeast Washington and Northern Idaho. You will be the primary forester responsible for overseeing harvest planning, layout, and logging administration on 60,000 acres in the Colville, WA area. You must be self‑motivated, be able to work independently and within a larger team to plan, coordinate, supervise, and implement forest management projects and programs. Our Foresters are leaders in the industry; they have strong problem‑solving skills, are analytical, and focused on solutions. They enjoy working outdoors and seeing projects completed from start to finish. This position is focused on harvest planning but there are opportunities to be involved with all aspects of land management and forestry including supporting carbon offset projects, wetland/ stream enhancements, forest restoration, technology initiatives with drones and remote sensing.

Position Responsibilities

• Harvest unit design
• boundary delineation
• environmental compliance
• harvest system selection
• bidding/negotiating price
• contracting
• contract administration
• Use of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and other ESRI GIS software for mapping and planning
• operations; including strong Excel skills for data management
• Contractor, neighbor, and other stakeholder relations
• Coordinate with and assist the silviculture team on various projects
• Support all land management activities as needed
• Active and involved participation in MFM safety program
• Develop budgets and forecasts for annual and weekly budgeting
• Implementation of the stewardship program, including SFI
• Development of property management plans, property budgets, and budget forecasts
• Participate in all Team projects and help foster the Team atmosphere

Required Qualifications

• BS in Forest Management or equivalent.
• Knowledge of western tree species, silviculture, and forest management.
• Familiarity with Washington DNR forest practices rules.
• Excellent communication, entrepreneurial, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency computer and technology skills including Microsoft Office365.
• Knowledgeable in GIS, specifically ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS online.
• Valid driver's license.
• Completion of drug testing prior to start and complying with company's drug and alcohol policy.

When you join our team

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

Salary and Working Arrangement

LocationColville, Washington

Working ArrangementHybrid

Salary range is expected to be between $53,250.00 USD - $88,750.00 USD. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Benefits

• Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.
• We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
• Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

Awards and Recognition

Recent awards include: 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner, Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025, Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026, We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026, #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026.

Corporate Mission

We’re Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry-leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition.

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