Forestry Supervisor - Permitting
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Full Time
Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada
This is a permanent position and the successful candidate will be a team member of the Forest Management Group – North Region, working from the Fort St. John office.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Managing and completing all activities associated with cutting permit and road permit acquisitions.
- Duties will include: supervision of layout and cruising, completion of site plans, appraisals, engineered cost estimates, preparation of information for electronic submissions and completing electronic submissions.
- Conducting field and office activities in a safe and productive manner.
- Ensuring that activities are conducted in compliance with operational plans, company policy and legal requirements.
- Playing a key role in ensuring that certification and sustainable forest management goals are met.
- Meeting goals with respect to delivery of timber that meets a profile and cost targets.
- Ensure that contractors comply with applicable internal and external health and safety requirements, including SAFE company certification.
- Demonstrate innovation by implementing efficiencies and cost savings through the Canfor Performance Management processes and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Providing and supporting a positive atmosphere for personal, professional and team development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will bring the following experience and expertise:
- The Forestry Supervisor is expected at all times to exhibit a level of professionalism that positively represents the company and to demonstrate a strong safety work ethic.
- Registered or eligible for registration as an RPF or RFT with the Association of BC Forest Professionals.
- Associated university degree or technical diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related forestry experience.
- Excellent leadership, communication and project management skills, with the ability to work within a team environment.
- Excellent knowledge of applicable BC forestry and related legislation and policies.
- Proficient in the use of computers and related software to forestry applications.