Planning Forester
(Forester)
Full Time
Dryden, Ontario, Canada
As Planning Forester, you will report to the General Manager and will be accountable for forest management planning, implementation, and monitoring of the forest activities on the Dryden Forest. You will be part of a team responsible for the development of the Forest Management Plan, Annual Work Schedules and Annual Reports consistent with Ontario’s Forest Management planning requirements. You will ensure all operations are consistent with SFI certification standards and procedures, including monitoring, auditing, and training of workers on the Dryden Forest.
The preferred candidate will have the following qualifications:
1. Ontario Registered Professional Forester with progressive responsibility and experience in the complexities of Crown forest management.
2. Thorough knowledge of forest management principles, practices, and legislation in the management of Ontario’s Crown forest within the Boreal Forest Region.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of computers and applications, specifically; ArcGIS, forest management modeling (SFMM, Patchworks), MS Office, and GPS functions.
4. Proven interpersonal and presentation skills to communicate tactfully and effectively with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, planning teams, stakeholders, contractors and the general public.
5. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team environment.
6. Strong commitment to DFMC values of honesty, respect, and collaboration.
7. Valid MTO driver’s license.
Compensation
The company offers an industry competitive compensation and benefits package.