Forestry Manager

2 days ago

Squamish BC, Canada Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation Full time

Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation (NDC) was established in 2018 as the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation - Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw. Nch’ḵaỷ’s mandate is to develop, manage, and own the active businesses of the Nation and was created to allow for the separation of business and politics within the Squamish Nation. As one of Nch’ḵay̓’s Operating Businesses, Sqomish Forestry LP brings together extensive expertise in forestry and sustainable resource management, as well as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh cultural and historical knowledge of the lands of the Squamish Nation. The Sqomish Forestry team is dedicated to stewardship and sustainability, aligning all operations with the Nation’s values and land objectives, identified in the Nation’s Forestry Framework. Our forest management planning and practices are dedicated to ensuring the land is cared for, recognizing that land is sacred, and its health is deeply connected to the health and well-being of Squamish People.
Sqomish Forestry is the operator for the forest licences and lands of the Squamish Nation, including Tree Farm License (TFL) 38, the Cat Lake Woodlot, and the Squamish Community Forest. Our team also operates the Sqomish Log Sort located on Galbraith Avenue on the waterfront in Squamish, sorting logs from the Nation’s licenses and other operations in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

The Manager, Forestry is a Permanent Full-Time position based at Sqomish’s office in Squamish, BC on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵw̱xwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and its people. We offer our Team Members generous benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture. We are looking for Team Members who align with our values, Squamish Nation values – Úxwumixw (Community), Sté lmexw (Collective), Nexwníw (Pride), Wená xws (Empowerment, Respecting Others), Siyám̓ in (Leadership, Everyone has a role to play), Snew̓ íyelh (Culture, Tradition, Resilience, Foundation, Teachings, Knowledge).

Flexible work schedule (hybrid),
Extended dental and health care benefits,
Pension Plan and Supplementary Savings Plan,
sick leave, vacation, family days) and 14 statutory holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Forestry & Sustainability at Nch’ḵay and having the latitude and autonomy to make decisions, the Forestry Manager leads and collaborates with the Sqomish Forestry Team Members and stakeholders to identify, develop, and complete forestry projects. The Forestry Manager is accountable for ensuring that all legislated requirements and professional guidance have been considered and completed, and abide by Nch’kaý policy. They will also ensure that all projects reflect the highest corporate social responsibility standards and land stewardship aligned with Squamish Nation values.
These values include enforcing the Squamish Nation’s interest in land use and resource development decisions within its Traditional Territory, which aims to protect cultural values and traditional land uses while creating an environment of employment and training opportunities for Nation members.
Through a respectful, constructive, inclusive and energetic style, guided by corporate objectives, the Forestry Manager provides the vision, leadership, and management necessary to ensure that they foster, build, and maintain relationships with external partners and all stakeholders.

Leads the Sqomish Forestry team, working together to foster an inclusive and solutions-focused team culture.
Creates and influences culture across Nch’kaý and Sqomish Forestry through a hands-on approach to living our values.
Provide feedback to Team Members through ongoing coaching and annual performance reviews.
Lead management and operational teams in the day-to-day operations (employees and contractors).
Administer and manage log brokerage contract obligations.
Support management and administration of all tenure administrative functions and tenure obligations relating to:
Tree Farm License (117,500 m3/year),
Replaceable Forest License (10,000 m3/year),
Woodlot License (2,000 m3 year),
and partnerships in two Community Forests (41,000 m3/year combined).
Liaise with Squamish Nation Rights and Title leadership team in the implementation of land use policy, policy development and meeting specific needs and values of the Nation within the Traditional Territory.
Standing Timber Inventory, and
Developed Timber Inventory
Support new and emerging non-forestry-related business opportunities having primary objectives of creating employment and training opportunities for Nation members and generating positive economic outcomes.
Reports to the Vice President, Forestry & Sustainability
Lead and manage all forestry employees.

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field
Ten or more years of experience in BC forestry.
Strong communication and networking skills.
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel.
Strong computer skills and aptitude for forestry-based technologies.
Knowledge of applicable BC legislation, policies and practices.
Experience working with First Nations is an asset.

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