Forestry Supervisor

You take initiative, display strong active listening skills and have an inclination to ask insightful questions. You excel in effectively leading groups and engaging stakeholders, and consistently maintain a keen sense of urgency. A self-starter who also has the ability to work independently, ensuring the precision of your work and exhibiting a meticulous attention to detail are of paramount importance to you. 

As the Forestry Supervisor, your role may encompass a range of important responsibilities related to cutting permit acquisition, overseeing project management, planning activities and field operations. Your contributions will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth progression of various tasks. This position is full-time with the Central Woodlands Team.

The life of the Forestry Supervisor includes:

• Working collaboratively with our Indigenous partners and the Canfor Forest Planning Team
• Ensuring activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, Forestry Legislation, Canfor’s Environmental Policy, Forestry Principles, and Forestry Management System
• Managing and completing all activities associated with Cutting Permit and Road Permit Acquisitions, including Appraisals Site Plans, Engineered Cost Estimates, etc
• Prepare budgets and manage costs within your specific responsibilities
• Implementing and improving stumpage management best practices

• Ensure the delivery of high quality field layout and data while meeting business plan requirements.

For this role, come equipped with:

• Registered or eligible for registration as an RPF or RFT with the Association of BC Forest Professionals
• Associated university degree or technical diploma with related forestry experience
• Knowledge of applicable BC forestry and related legislation and policies

Ideally, you have experience working with Indigenous groups and a past in layout, cruising, planning and permitting. You also have basic GIS skills such as map making and some previous field work.

If you are a self-starter with attentive listening skills and an inquisitiveness ability, click that “apply” button today!

The salary range for this position is: $79,450.00-$113,500.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

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