Forestry Supervisor - Planning (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  CANFOR (http://www.canfor.com/careers)

  Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

Forestry Supervisor – Planning

Use your forestry & project management experience to lead cutblock planning for our operations in Grande Prairie, AB

Reporting to the Planning Coordinator and with a focus on meeting our safety, sustainability and production objectives, you will lead all cutblock planning activities as a full-time member of Canfor's Forest Management Group, Alberta Operations. This will include:

  • conducting field and office activities including block design and reconnaissance
  • helping manage Canfor's Sustainable Forest Management Plan and Forest Operations Schedule
  • ensuring compliance with operational plans, company policy and legal requirements
  • working and forming positive relationships with internal/external customers, team members, First Nations, government agencies, the public and other stakeholders
  • achieving key performance measures
  • preparing budgets and managing costs
  • participating in continuous improvement initiatives and other team projects.

You’re an excellent leader and communicator who thrives in a team environment and has strong project management skills and a good knowledge of associated Alberta legislation and policies—all of which supports your relevant degree or technical diploma and over 5 years' forestry experience.

There has never been a better time to join the Canfor team and become part of the modern forest industry. We have a wide range of rewarding careers in some of the best communities in North America, with plenty of room for advancement. Our mills are modern, high-tech and safe; and our marketing and sales activities are world-class. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, and are committed to the professional development of our employees.

Located on the edge of the scenic Peace River Country and known for its friendly northern hospitality, Grande Prairie is a major service hub for the region and one of its fastest-growing communities.