Project Manager

**THE JOB**

This engaging and exciting position is predominantly office-based with a fieldwork component. You will be leading and managing forestry planning and cutting permit development with our team of forest professionals and providing leadership and mentorship to help develop junior team members. You will also be provided with opportunities to grow and diversify your career into other fields of natural resource management.

This position is based in beautiful Terrace, BC, a fun and family-oriented community, with many local amenities and access to an abundance of arts, culture and outdoor activities including incredible fishing, skiing, mountain biking and hiking. Most of our work is local, so if you love being home every night this position would be a great fit for you.

**ABOUT WESTLAND**

Westland Resources provides natural resource management services to a diverse range of clientele throughout Northwest BC. For almost 20 years our services have included strategic, tactical and operational advice; research and assessments; development and permitting; operational implementation, monitoring and supervision; economic and community development; and all-round problem solving. Our clients include First Nations, energy corporations, forest licensees, infrastructure developers, and all levels of government.

**RESPONSIBLITIES**

The Project Manager / Planner will:

- **Manage** forest development planning and activities such as: reconnaissance, leading road and harvest system layout, road design and mapping, LiDAR analysis, cutting permit and forest plan preparation.
- **Team Leadership** forcrew logistics and scheduling.
- **Develop and Mentor **Westland’s junior and intermediate staff.
- **Provide Team Support** in other natural resource sectors such as energy, environmental, community wildfire and First Nation led projects.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Your experience includes:

- **Ability to Lead and Manage** cutblock and road layout in mountainous terrain (cable and ground systems), ideally with 5 or more years’ experience.
- **Knowledgeable** and experienced with forestry permit and plan preparation and technical writing.
- **Registered** with the Association of BC Forest Professionals
- **A team-oriented** **self-starter** who looks for opportunities to improve systems, find efficiencies, and problem solve.
- **Client Service Oriented** to ensure client needs and obligations are fulfilled.
- **Open and positive** with clients and government agencies
- Experience in cruising, waste & residue surveys, and/or wildfire planning would also be an asset.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

Westland offers a competitive salary (range: $66,000 - $96,000 / year), comprehensive benefits package (at the time of hire), profit sharing opportunities, pension allowance, coverage of professional dues, allowances for personal equipment and moving, work schedule flexibility (to promote work / life balance), professional development and training opportunities and a minimum signing bonus of $1500 _(based on experience and completion of a 90-day probationary period)_.

Westland strives to create an upbeat, fun, and respectful workplace with a focus on safety, teamwork, and communication. We value the diversity of our team and welcome applicants from all walks of life.
- We thank all persons who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

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

**Salary**: $66,000.00-$96,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Signing bonus

Work Location: In person