Forest Operations Supervisor (Forester)

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

  Vancouver, Alberta, Canada

Forest Operations Supervisor Wanted !!

We are looking for a Forest Operations Professional for a Central BC forest products facility.

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 facility in Central British Columbia. The position is field & office based and is supported by a team of forest professionals and a progressive Woodlands Manager who is committed to operational excellence and supporting staff with career growth.

The ideal candidate has intermediate (3-5 years) forest operations supervisory experience, has a good knowledge of business and forest products manufacturing processes, outstanding communications skills and a good understanding of BC forestry legislation. 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.

Bedard Resources offers you:

·         In the field of recruitment since 1996.

·         We tailor to all industries.

·         We have 11 locations in Canada.

·         Our services are free for job seekers.

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 the ABCFP as an RPF or RFT;

·         Minimum of 3-5 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: Position is located in the Bulkley-Nechako region of Central British Columbia with a leading forestry company based in Western Canada. The position leads to a career path which will be rich and rewarding to the right candidate. The area offers a unique variety of amenities which will appeal to individuals or families alike.

Salary: $70,000-$85,000 annually + Excellent benefits programs including RRSP’s and profit sharing.

Schedule: Full-time

Status: Permanent.

Compensation

Salary: $70,000-$85,000 annually + Excellent benefits programs including RRSP’s and profit sharing.

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