Management Forester

3 weeks ago


Nanaimo, Canada Vanderwell Full time

**Who We Are**

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned forest products manufacturing company operating in northern Alberta for more than 75 years. We have a modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.

We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 180 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.

**What We Offer**

Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans. This is a full time permanent salaried position.

**The Opportunity**

We are currently looking to hire a **Management Forester **for our woodlands department. This position is part of small team of professionals working together to meet the company’s goals related to sustainable forest management and ensuring a consistent wood supply of approximately 575,000m3 of logs for the mill operations on an annual basis. This position will be based at our office in the Mitsue Industrial Park. Job duties include but are not limited to:

- Co-ordinating operational planning on crown land with two types of long-term tenure, Timber Quota’s and FMA agreements
- Managing FMP commitments related to growth and yield and other short and long term strategic forest management priorities
- Ensuring the company is meeting and reporting on our ongoing forest management implementation on an annual basis
- Working with other companies to meet regional Forest Management Plan commitments and goals
- Supporting operational research and trials to fully utilize new and evolving tools to assist in both short and long term operational planning
- Taking on tasks and responsibilities related to forest operations when required
- Working within a small team environment with the opportunity to take on new and evolving tasks

Must have:

- Degree or diploma in Forestry or related discipline
- RPF or RPFT status or eligible to become a registered professional in Alberta
- 5 years of experience working in Forest Management or a related field
- Excellent computer and GIS skills
- Proven organizational skills coupled with excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated time management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Ability to communicate and participate in stakeholder engagement and related activities
- Desire to complete tasks to a high professional standard
- Experience with ATV’s and other OHV’s related to travelling in the forest

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nanaimo, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location



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