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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