Planning Forester
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Full Time
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North America’s most successful forest companies? Rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team.
The Woodland’s Team at our Chetwynd Forest Industries Division has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, professional to fill the role of Planning Forester.
PLANNING FORESTER
Reporting to the Planning Superintendent, the Planning Forester will work with a team of professionals responsible for all timber development activities. You duties may
include timber reconnaissance and development, operational planning, permit acquisition, government and First Nations liaison, and contract administration and supervision. Our Planning Foresters enjoy a balanced mix of field and office work, while being home every night.
The ideal candidate for this position will be registered with the ABCFP as an RPF, with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Candidates with lesser experience or qualifications may be considered for this position or other positions within our Woodlands Team.
At West Fraser, we believe in giving our employees a challenge they can rise to.
Chetwynd is a growing, family-friendly community located on the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains and offers excellent year round recreational activities. Our mill and forest operations form an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in the Chetwynd area. Like Chetwynd, our plant is also growing, with the addition of a Biomass Power Generating Plant later this year that will supply power to BC Hydro for 20 years.
Compensation
At West Fraser, we are looking for individuals who are interested in a full-time, long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an outstanding pension plan.