Assistant Forester / Operations Forester
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Full Time
Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
Taan Forest Limited Partnership (Taan), a subsidiary of Haida Enterprises Corporation (HaiCo) is seeking a highly motivated individual to be part of its forestry team on Haida Gwaii.
As Assistant Forester/ Operations Forester, depending on experience level and RPF status, you will report directly to the Planning Manager - Timberlands. Working in a team environment you will be responsible to plan and follow through with annual silviculture obligations, complete operational site plans and assist with higher level operational plans. You will work closely with operations staff and contractors and ensure silviculture and salvage contractors are adhering to Taan’s CMS. You will be based out of Taan’s Skidegate office requiring travel to Taan’s operations throughout Graham, Moresby and Louise Islands on Haida Gwaii.
Qualifications
- University Degree in Forestry or related science program preferred
- RPF preferred or RPF eligible (FIT)
- 3+ years Coastal BC Forestry Experience
- General understanding of Forestry Regulations
- Silviculture Surveyor Accreditation would be an asset
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Experience with Cengea Resources, Survey Wizard/ Snap, GPS/ GIS Arc info and knowledge of EBM will be considered an asset
Taan is committed to creating a successful forest business and economy on Haida Gwaii based on the management principles of the Strategic Land Use Agreement. The underlying goal is to maximize the benefits from the forest resource on Haida Gwaii and for the Haida Nation. Specifically, manage for long term sustainability, increase the number of local logging and manufacturing jobs on Haida Gwaii, extract the best value possible from the areas harvested, and manage the business prudently and effectively.
Compensation
Taan offers a competitive wage and benefits program.