Forest Operations Professional (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  Bedard Resources (http://www.bedardressources.com)

  White Court/High Level, Alberta, Canada

Forest Operations Professionals Wanted 

We are looking for Forest Operations Professionals for two locations in Northern Alberta 

Our clients are seeking forest management professionals to help them with supervision & completion of harvesting and road building activities for their woodlands operations and forest products facilities in Northern Alberta. The positions are field & office based and are supported by a team of forest professionals and progressive Woodlands Managers who are committed to operational excellence and supporting staff with career growth.

The ideal candidate has intermediate (4-5 years) forest operations supervisory experience, has a good knowledge of business and forest products manufacturing processes and outstanding communications skills. The candidate will be a key part of a woodlands management team and will be supported by a variety of other experienced forestry staff but must have the ability to work independently on a regular basis.   

Position Key Duties and Abilities: 

·         Supervision of contract harvesting and road building activities and all post-harvest operations;

·         Directing and managing contractors and seasonal staff across the land base in their operational duties;

·         Communication with appropriate government agencies with regard to operations on the land base;

·         Excellent understanding of business principles and forest product manufacturing processes;

·         Ensuring that corporate safety, EMS and forest certification objectives are carried out on the land base;

·         Ability to tackle multiple complex tasks and work with a minimum of supervision is required;

·         Strong leadership skills including communications and interpersonal skills are required;

·         Excellent work ethic and ability to work with and motivate others is key;

·         A commitment to crew and personal safety is mandatory. 

Education and Qualifications Sought 

·         Four year Bachelor of Forestry or Forest Engineering and/or a two year forest technical diploma and registration or eligibility with CAPF or CAPFT;

·         Minimum of 4-5 years related forestry experience including harvest block and road engineering experience and/or forest operations supervision is required;

·         Experience managing multiple operational activities independently;

·         Experience in remote work situations in a variety of weather and climatic conditions is mandatory;

·         Experience with SFI and ISO 14001 certification programs is beneficial;

·         A commitment to the principles of good forest stewardship and sustainable forest management is mandatory. 

Area Specifics: Positions are located in Whitecourt and High Level, Alberta and both are with leading forestry companies based in Western Canada. Each position leads to a career path which will be rich and rewarding to the right candidates. Both communities offer a unique variety of amenities which will appeal to individuals or families alike.

More information in Whitecourt is available at:  http://www.whitecourt.ca/

More information on High Level is available at: http://www.highlevel.ca/

Status: Full Time & Permanent. 

Compensation

Salary: $80-100,000 annually plus excellent benefits programs including RRSP’s and profit sharing.

Remote Living Support: In remote work locations, additional salary and support for housing etc. is available.

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