Description As a Silviculture Superintendent, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Conifex's full silviculture program. This is a leadership role suited to an experienced professional who can manage contractors, mentor a team of supervisors, and ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of all reforestation and stand management activities.Working closely with our Planning and Harvesting teams, you will help ensure long-term forest management objectives are met while upholding Conifex's commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable forest management.

Responsibilities

Drive Compliance: Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards, FRPA, and Conifex policies across all silviculture activities.

Silviculture Program Management: Plan, implement, and monitor all phases of the silviculture program including site preparation, planting, brushing, regeneration surveys, and free-growing declarations.

Manage Contractors: Provide clear direction and oversight to silviculture contractors, with a focus on safety performance, quality of work, and environmental standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors, First Nations representatives, local government, communities, and other industry partners.

Team Development: Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Silviculture Supervisors, supporting their professional growth and fostering a positive, high-performance culture.

Budgeting & Forecasting:



Participate in the development of annual budgets and rolling monthly outlook projections to ensure cost-effective operations.

Administration & Reporting: Oversee data management, reporting, and compliance documentation including RESULTS submissions and free-growing obligations.

Qualifications

Education: A University Degree or Technical Diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management (RPF or RFT designation preferred).

Experience: At least 7 years of experience in forestry, including experience supervising Silviculture operations.

Skills: Excellent leadership and communication skillsStrong project management capabilitiesIn-depth knowledge of BC forestry legislation, FRPA, and silviculture policiesProficiency in silviculture software (e.g., RESULTS, LRM, Plant Wizard, SNAP)Strong work ethic and a love for the outdoors!

Knowledge: Familiarity with BC forestry legislation, SFI certification requirements, and best practices in sustainable forest management.

Passion: A genuine interest in reforestation, forest ecology, and long-term stewardship of BC's forests.

Additional information

Competitive salary packages

A supportive and inclusive team workplace

Comprehensive health benefits with annual health spending allowance

Excellent pension plan

Career and professional development opportunities

We are looking for an experienced Silviculture Superintendent, with compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Working hours: 0 hours per week.

Minimum experience: 0 years.

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📌 Silviculture Superintendent (Smithers)
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