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THE OPPORTUNITY

Western Forest Products is hiring for an Operations Forester/Planner to join our Englewood Forest Operation team based in Woss, BC.

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the TFL Forester, the Operations Forester/Planner is responsible for all activities related to the engineering and development of road construction and harvest plans within TFL 37. Working with a team of Forest Professionals, they play a crucial role in leading all aspects of forest operations planning.

Who You Are:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RPF or RFT searching for a rewarding career where they can have a significant impact. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who demonstrates exceptional communications skills, is well organized and has a proven ability to work in a team workplace. You possess a deep understanding of operational forest management with a strong focus on improving safety, quality, and efficiency.

Work Environment

This role is to be performed in person at our Englewood Forest Operation in Woss, BC.

What We Offer:

- Salary range of $87,000 - $125,000 per year based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
- Annual incentive plan
- Pension plan contributions - WFP contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required
- Extended health and dental benefits – WFP pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums
- 3 weeks’ vacation to start
- Employee family assistance program
- Financial support for learning and development opportunities

Responsibilities

- Provide safety leadership and direction by guiding safety improvement and ensuring adherence to Company safety policies;
- Support environmental sustainability and sound forest stewardship alongside Company certification systems;
- Lead daily engineering and planning activities of salaried employees and contractors with a focus on training and development;




- Support the development of annual road construction and production plans while acting as a key liaison between the operations planning group and production Managers and Supervisors;
- Coordinate all planning activities to secure road and cutting permits required for the annual timber harvest of the operation;
- Actively maintain mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations partners, Government agencies and both internal and external stakeholders. Participate in the First Nations Information Sharing process to ensure continuity of the planning and harvesting process and compliance with legislated and legal requirements;
- Recommend innovative strategies to reduce cost and maximize margin across the operation;
- Support and peer review the various plans and assessments associated with cutblock development including: Site Plans, Harvest, Road, Silviculture and Deactivation Instructions, Cutting Permit Submissions, Road Permit Submissions and related projects, and preparation of other applications as necessary.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

- 5-7 years of experience in operations planning with increasingly responsible roles;
- Post-secondary degree in Forestry or related degree in Natural Resource Management, and;
- Current accreditation with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (RPF or RFT);
- Applicants with less than required experience and/or accreditation may be considered.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

- Excellent understanding and comprehension of Forest Management and Land Use Planning;
- Proven ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills and an ability to speak confidently in a public setting;
- Good working knowledge of legislation, regulations and requirements related to BC crown and private land forest operations;
- Experience with forestry software (LRM, Plant Wizard and Forest Ops) as well as technology (i.e. LiDAR) would be considered an asset.

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