Operations Forester

3 weeks ago

Grande Prairie, Canada West Fraser Full time

West Fraser's Grande Prairie Woodlands Division has an opportunity for an Operations Forester at GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA.

West Fraser is a leading diversified forest products company, listed on the TSX and NYSE. Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and Top Employers for recent graduates, we are a growing company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Our Grande Prairie Woodlands team has an opportunity for a:
***Operations Forester - Grande Prairie, AB**

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, the Operations Forester will be engaged in a diverse and dynamic role within the Grande Prairie Woodlands team, focusing on West Fraser’s commitment to safety, health, and the environment.

***Responsibilities**:

- Supervising harvest and haul contractors to ensure safety, efficiency, and excellent environmental performance.
- Coordination of company-owned roads and associated maintenance and inspections.
- Coordination of field-based tasks related to the Company’s reclamation program.
- Coordination of the debris disposal program and associated fire control tasks.
- Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets.
- Implementing activities related to the Company’s certification initiatives.
- Assisting in the development of harvest and silviculture plans, including associated fieldwork.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- High energy and commitment level.
- A current Class 5 driver’s license
- Proficiency with LIMS, LRM, ESRI GIS products, and MS Office
- A forestry degree or diploma is considered an asset for the position but not a requirement.

**Our highly competitive compensation package includes**:

- Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
- Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

***Location Summary**:
Grande Prairie, Alberta is one of Canada’s fastest growing cities with a population of 70 000. Located less than 5 hours northwest of Edmonton in the “Peace Country Region”; Grande Prairie is the ‘hub’ for northern Alberta & northeastern BC; with infrastructure to support a population base of over 300 000.

***About West Fraser**:
West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength in products.

West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package, including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan. West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

Discover more about West Fraser’s current initiatives, opportunities, and more, by visiting us on

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**_ Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in_**

**_ products._

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