Remote Forest Manager: Northern Hardwoods & Silviculture

Manulife Financial; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Forest Management seeks a forester to manage New Hampshire timberlands with emphasis on northern hardwoods, plus spruce/fir and mixed stands. Responsibilities include harvest planning, field inspection, timber marketing, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.

The role requires forestry degree and some supervisory experience; GIS and timberland accounting skills are valued.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year career experience with organizational and team supervision experience desirable.
• Proficient in Northern Hardwood, Spruce, Fir and mixed cover type forest management, including cost/return analysis and harvest administration.
• Proficient in leadership principles and a team-oriented work environment.
• Knowledgeable in forest stewardship, safety concepts for timberland operations, and employee/community relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong service-oriented relationship with MIMT and MIMFM personnel and fiduciary obligations.
• Follow stewardship policies to meet/ exceed state BMP for Water Quality, Soils, and Invasive Species and SFI/FSC standards.
• Provide oversight and implementation of safety procedures for area personnel, contractors, and assets.
• Assist in management direction for area operations including planning, budgeting, GIS updates and quarterly reports.
• Administer harvesting operations including planning, field inspection, timber cruising, timber sale analysis, and contracting.
• Assist in marketing wood products and exploring new market opportunities.

Skills

Forestry management

Leadership

Safety concepts

Timberland accounting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry

Tools

GIS

GIS systems

Job description

Manulife Forest Management seeks a forester to manage New Hampshire timberlands with emphasis on northern hardwoods, plus spruce/fir and mixed stands. Responsibilities include harvest planning, field inspection, timber marketing, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.

The role requires forestry degree and some supervisory experience; GIS and timberland accounting skills are valued.