Assistant Woodlands Manager (Management & Executives)

  Porcupine Wood Products

  Salmo, British Columbia, Canada

PORCUPINE WOOD PRODUCTS REQUIRES:

Assistant Woodlands Manager 

Porcupine Wood Products (PWP) is a medium size mill approximately 20-minutes south of Nelson, BC.  PWP, mainly a cedar manufacturing facility, is the holder of two Forest Licences with a 70,000-m³ AAC.  PWP’s tenure is north of Nelson in the Kaslo/Duncan Lake area.

Description:

PWP is looking for an Assistant Woodlands Manager as part of a succession strategy to replace the current Woodlands Manager in the next five years.  The successful individual will be expected to manage PWP’s woodlands department and deliver approximately 150,000-m³ annually to the mill in a cost effective program while managing environmental issues, First Nations’ interest and maintaining a positive relationship with the concerned public and Government Agencies.

The Woodlands Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of cutting permit development, road construction, logging & hauling, road maintenance & deactivation and Silviculture, and managing the contractors &/or PWP personnel performing the above mentioned projects.

The individual must be self-motivated and organized to perform his/her duties without supervision.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·         Assist in managing, maintaining and negotiating all relationships & aspects of managing a 70,000-m³ Forest License;

·         Assist in managing all woodland activities related to timber acquisition and harvesting;

·         Develop, maintain and expand our customer/supplier relationships;

·         Provide forest policy expertise and operational experience to support government and business relationships and activities;

·         Assist in ensuring PWP’s development contractors are developing timber that is cost effective and ultimately cost benefit permits for PWP.

·         Assist in the purchasing of logs to supply the mill, and selling of logs to other Licensees to secure a positive working trade relationship with other Licensees;

·         Assist in viewing & pricing BCTS timbersales to help in determining the costs of the development and the economic value of the stand to timber to ultimately determine the bonus bid submission.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Must have recognized forestry training and experience;

·         Is currently a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or prepared to become an RPF in the immediate future – the individual requires RPF designation to perform this job;

·         Minimum of 5+ years experience in forest operations and management;

·         Intimate knowledge of timber harvesting, processing and hauling operations;

·         Intimate knowledge in timber valuation, including processing timber to achieve the highest value from the log;

·         Experience with contract negotiations for contractors in all phases of logging related services and sale/purchase of timber;

·         Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize task and time;

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with contractors, First Nations, public, Government Agencies, peer Licensees and PWP staff;

·         Clear understanding of the legislative requirements affecting forest management in BC and the Occupational Health and Safety Act;

·         Ability to listen and understand information and ideas and combine pieces of information to form general conclusions and provide management direction;

·         Computer knowledge and skills;

·         Proven ability building strong relationships with contractors, communities and government agencies;

·         Demonstrated ability to develop and implement change;

·         A working knowledge of the BC Appraisal System;

·         Demonstrated leadership, teamwork driven, detail focused & results orientated.

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