Job Status: Filled

Operations Forester (2 Positions) (Forester)

Full Time

  Norbold Inc (http://www.norbord.com/)

  100 Mile House, British Columbia, Canada

Reporting to the Woodlands Manager, the Operations Forester is responsible for operational planning activities and the day to day supervision of Norbord’s operations on PA 16 and other Licenses in British Columbia. There are currently two positions avaialalbe.

The Operations Forester is responsible for activities relating to harvest planning, harvesting, trucking, road construction and maintenance, and ensures that the integrity of the Sustainable Forest Management system is maintained while ensuring Company compliance with associated acts, regulations and policies. The Operations Forester utilizes problem solving abilities, negotiation skills, analytical skills and organizational abilities and relationship-building skills with knowledge of industry standards in order to promote excellence as established in the Company vision, mission and values.

The ideal candidates have a post secondary degree in Forestry and are currently a member of a Registered Professional Technician or Forester associations with at least 10 years of experience in a related role. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially with people of different backgrounds and perspectives; strong analytical and organizational skills; a high energy and commitment level, with a positive outlook.

Compensation

* Competitive pay scale based on education/experience
* Defined Contribution Plan
* Health insurance, including prescription drug plan
* Dental insurance
* Vision care plan
* Life insurance
* Paid time off (for vacation, holidays, etc.)
* Direct deposit payroll