About Us NorthPac Forestry Group Ltd. is a fully integrated forestry company, engaged in all aspects of forestry from planning through to the delivery and sale of logs to domestic and overseas customers and markets. With an annual volume under management of approximately 1,000,000 m3 and expanding opportunities in forestry and energy sectors in Northwest B.C. we are looking to grow our team.At NorthPac Forestry Group Ltd. we value our talent. We are committed to empowering every member of the team by leveraging their individual strengths and creativity. Critical to maintaining our successful relationships with partners, industry proponents and clients around the world, we work intently on growing a diverse, inclusive and engaged workforce.
Position Title: Area Forester Location: Terrace, British Columbia
Key Responsibilities: Preparation and maintenance of Annual Logging Plan
Preparation and maintenance of Permit Development Plan
Stumpage Management and Permit Quality Control
Log Quality Control
Annual Logging Plan Prepare and maintain annual logging plan by area
Gantt chart to contain: Production timeline
Production by market
Assigned contractors
Projected margin
Permit status
Seasonal constraints

Supervise and administer plans and contracts pertaining to logging, road building, bridge installations and deactivation
Complete pre-harvest walkthroughs
Assemble documentation for and complete pre-work meetings
Complete harvest inspections and monitor log quality
Ensure all operational post-harvest obligations are completed
Review contractor safety programs
Participate in monthly and quarterly production meetings with senior management
Permit Development Plan Prepare and maintain permit development plan
Plan must meet the needs of the annual logging plan and company STI objectives
Prepare and ensure compliance with annual permit development budget
Gantt Chart to contain: Permit development steps and timelines
Assigned contractors




Projected volumes
Impacted First Nations and Consultation Status

Recce of potential harvest areas as identified by the Chief Forester
Manage and oversee layout consultants to meet development timelines
Schedule and review riparian, terrain, archaeological, visual, and wildlife assessments
Collaborate with government entities to ensure timely issuance of cutting and road permits
Accountable for peer review, completion, and archiving of Site Plans
Prepare pro-forma harvest projections
Stumpage Management and Permit Quality Control Accurately estimate stumpage
Optimize cutting permits utilizing Enfor software
Ensure PHARM data collection and assessments are completed and filed
Log Quality Control Work with Director, Operations to improve knowledge of log sorts and market conditions
Review and track log sort production to be aware of variances from projections
Guide logging contractors in optimizing log processing quality to meet market demand
Education: Undergraduate degree or technical diploma in Forestry or natural resources field
Registered Professional Forester or Forester in Training designation
Experience: Two or more years’ experience in Forestry or related natural resource field
Personal Attributes: Must be flexible, organized and possess excellent time management skills
Must be familiar with BC Forestry Legislation, Regulations and Policy & Practices
Communication skills, via multiple media are critical to this position. Area Foresters must be able to effectively direct multi-disciplinary teams tasked with timber development and forestry operations
Position Reports to: Director, Operations, Terrace, British Columbia
Supported by: Chief Forester, Terrace, British Columbia
Director, Business Development, Vancouver, British Columbia
NorthPac offers a market-competitive salary of $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year based on skill level, qualifications, and experience as well as extended health, dental and RRSP benefits.

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📌 Area Forester (British Columbia)
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