Forester

Manulife Insurance Malaysia; Nacogdoches (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Mental health

Vision

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Forestry Operations Specialist to assist timber harvesting operations, plan harvest layouts, administer contracts, and ensure quality inspections across sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Forestry, 2+ years of forest management experience, and proficiency in ArcGIS and MS Office, with strong teamwork and client-focused communication to support field teams and partners.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years forest management experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable with company’s commercial carrier.
• Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply key financial concepts to business decisions.
• Must be a great teammate and have strong communication Client service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist timber harvesting operations including planning and contract administration.
• Develop site-specific silviculture prescriptions, planning, budgeting, and implementing all applicable operations.
• Administer local reforestation programs to ensure successful plantations are reestablished that meet or exceed growth expectations.
• Update inventory and mapping software in conjunction with resource support personnel.
• Asset protection, working with external consultants, contractors and state agency personnel to ensure casualty losses are minimized.
• Work with HFM Recreational License Administrators, hunters, and other recreational users to ensure license compliance and improve non-timber revenue.
• Participate in special projects to add diversity and broaden skills.
• Implement Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) objectives and standards.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to help resolve prices with area mills.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with silvicultural contractors, logging contractors, and MFM personnel in other areas.

Skills

Forest management

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Financial concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Help shape the future you want to see — and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.

Position Responsibilities

• Assisting delivered timber harvesting operations including planning, harvest layout, contract administration, timber security, quality inspections and reporting.
• Developing site specific silviculture prescriptions, planning, budgeting, and implementing all applicable operations.
• Administering local reforestation programs to ensure successful plantations are reestablished that meet or exceed growth expectations.
• Update inventory and mapping software in conjunction with resource support personnel.
• Asset protection, working with external consultants, contractors and state agency personnel to ensure casualty losses are minimized.
• Work with HFM Recreational License Administrators, hunters, and other recreational users to ensure license compliance and improve non-timber revenue.
• Participate in special projects to add diversity and broaden skills.
• Implement Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) objectives and standards.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to help resolve prices with area mills.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with silvicultural contractors, logging contractors, and MFM personnel in other areas.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years forest management experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable with company’s commercial carrier.
• Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply key financial concepts to business decisions.
• Must be a great teammate and have strong communication Client service oriented.

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.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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.

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].

Referenced Salary Location Nacogdoches, Texas Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $42,075.00 USD - $70,125.00 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.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• mental health
• vision
• short- and long-term disability
• life and AD&D insurance coverage
• adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
• employee/family assistance plans
• pension/401(k) savings plans
• global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
• 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.

Know Your Rights

Family & Medical Leave

Employee Polygraph Protection

Right to Work

E-Verify

Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

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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.

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