Operations Forester

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 - Armstrong Forest. This job is permanent, full-time.

Armstrong Operations Forester, Thunder Bay Woodlands

Company: Resolute Forest Products
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario

About the Role: Resolute Forest Products is looking for an Armstrong Operations Forester to join our Thunder Bay Woodlands team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and monitoring wood harvest, road construction, and maintenance. You will help ensure our operations are safe, efficient, cost-effective, environmentally compliant, and sustainable.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Generous Time Off: Start with at least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays per year.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Full range of group insurance from day one.
• Telemedicine Services: Access to telemedicine services.
• Pension Plan: Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from day one.
• Support Programs: Employee and family assistance program, education assistance program, health club reimbursement, and work travel assistance.
• Referral & Relocation Bonuses: Referral bonuses and relocation assistance.
• Inclusive Workplace: A respectful, diverse, and inclusive work environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Health & Safety: Adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards
• Primary Contact: Act as the primary contact for Contractors Foresters and the Planning Forester
• Collaboration: Collaborate with staff and contractors to maximize efficiency and minimize costs
• AWS Information: Work with Contract Foresters and Planning Forester to gather AWS information for submissions
• FMP Amendments: Determine necessary FMP amendments or AWS revisions with Contract Foresters
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and utilization standards
• Inspection Reports: Monitor and approve Forest Operations Inspection Reports
• Budget Assistance: Assist with departmental budgets and cost control
• Plan Development: Develop FMP and AWS operating and road plans
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement programs to boost productivity
• Quality Specifications: Reinforce quality specifications with employees and contractors
• Product Quality: Monitor product quality to meet customer needs
• Collective Agreements: Ensure compliance with Collective Agreements and foster cooperative relationships
• Public Relations: Build good relationships with governmental and public agencies
• Company Representation: Represent the company on the Local Citizen’s Committee
• Vacation Relief: Provide vacation relief for Operations Coordinator or Superintendent
• Travel: Travel up to 75% (mostly within Armstrong and Northeast Ontario )

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of proven operational harvesting and road building experience.
• Qualifications: 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.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent judgment and ability to explain and influence.
• Team Player: Ability to work as part of a team, communicate with all levels of the organization, and adapt quickly to change.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of MS Office and solid computer skills.
• Industry Knowledge: Perform the physical requirements of the position within the wood products industry.
• Safety Commitment: Recognized for an uncompromising approach to safety.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt, organize, and implement best business practices.
• Self-Motivated: Autonomous, motivated, and oriented towards excellence in results.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture.

Your team:

• Reporting to the Area Superintendent, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

To be considered for this position, please apply today In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.

Our Thunder Bay Sawmill is located at 156 Darrel Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON. The community of Thunder Bay is located in Northwest Ontario. For more information about the region, please visit or

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 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. Resolute Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer.

Forest products are essential, as are each and every one of our employees and contractors. We take the necessary steps to protect the health and well-being of our employees and to safeguard the integrity of all Resolute facilities.

We are all in this together. We are one community. We are #RESOLUTEPROUD

Jobs where you grow
We are a global leader in the forest products industry offering a dynamic and safe work environment with opportunities and challenges that will help develop your skills.
With a diverse range of pulp, paper, tissue and wood products sold in over 70 countries, Resolute owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in Canada and the United States.
We are a company writing a new story for itself in a rapidly changing industry. We have made important inroads to ensure long-term profitability and to be an environmental supplier of choice. In order to remain a leader in our field, we are looking for individuals who are driven and eager to learn. Come take part of our history and be part of the change
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