Operations Forester, Thunder Bay Woodlands

Focused on both environmental stewardship and financial success, Resolute Forest Products offers promising and fulfilling job opportunities, where motivated individuals have every chance to accelerate their careers. If you are passionate and ready to make a difference, Resolute is the company that will assure you of success.

Our Thunder Bay location in Ontario, Canada is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Operations Forester, Thunder Bay Woodlands. This job is permanent, full-time.

**Operations Forester, Thunder Bay Woodlands**

**What you gain by working with us**:

- Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
- At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; depending on your experience
- Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
- Telemedicine services
- Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
- Employee and family assistance program
- Education assistance program
- Health club reimbursement program
- Work Travel Assistance Program
- Referral bonuses
- Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay.
- A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

**Your responsibilities**:

- Comply with our health, safety, and environmental standards
- Serve as the primary contact and liaison with the Contractors Foresters and the Planning Forester
- Work cooperatively with all staff and harvest and road construction contractors to maximize operational efficiency and minimize cost
- Work collaboratively with Contract Foresters and Planning Forester to ensure AWS information is obtained in order to prepare the AWS submission.
- Work with Contract Foresters to determine any necessary FMP amendment and/or AWS revisions to sustain operations on the licences.
- Ensure compliance with all governmental and internal standards relative to safety, environment and utilization.
- Monitor and approve Forest Operations Inspection Reports as submitted by inspectors for harvest, access and water crossings on the forests
- Assist with departmental budgets to ensure good cost control systems
- Assist in developing FMP and AWS operating and road plans
- Take an active role in the continuous improvement program to maximize productivity
- Reinforce quality specifications with all employees and Contractors for all facilities
- Assist in monitoring product quality (tree length, roundwood, chips & hog) to ensure customer needs are met.
- Monitor compliance with all Collective Agreements and strive for cooperative working relationships.
- Develop good working relationships with all governmental, public agencies and public.
- Serve as the company representative on the Local Citizen’s Committee
- Ensure operational competence in all areas to provide vacation relief for Operations Coordinator or Superintendent
- Willingness to travel 75% (mostly Armstrong & Northwest, Ontario)

**Ideal profile**:

- A degree in Forestry with professional designation (or ability to achieve) or Forestry Technology with extensive operational or planning experience. Certified FOIP inspector accreditation or ability to attain.

**Your team**:

- Reporting to the Area Superintendent, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
- In-depth knowledge of MS Office and solid computer skills
- Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture;

You will view Thunder Bay is naturally home to epic outdoor adventures. In and around the city, there are hundreds of parks and conservation areas ready for you to explore. Find golf, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, angling and sailing opportunities within in walking distance; and Lake Superior - the world’s largest freshwater lake a mere stone’s throw away as well as the pleasures of many winter activities including skiing or snowmobiling. Other notable sites include:

- Fort William Historical Park: This is a recreation of an early 1800s fur trade post
- Sleeping Giant Provincial Park: This park is known for its scenic views and natural wonders
- Mount McKay: You can climb to one of the highest points in the province at this location
- Prince Arthur’s Landing: You can enjoy art galleries, museums, and food at this location
- Terry Fox Memorial: This memorial is dedicated to Terry Fox, a Canadian athlete who ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research

Resolute Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Acce**s**sibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of t