Forester (Forester)

Full Time

  Miriam Sherris Recruiting

  Vanderhoof or Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada

This permanent, full-time career opportunity is for a Forestry Professional interested in becoming an integral part of our client’s Western Woodlands Operation. The position is based in British Columbia and  as the ideal candidate you can live in either Vanderhoof or Fort St. James, B.C. Relocation assistance is being offered.

How can you stand out? Well, If You….

Are a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT)

Have 3 to 5 years of experience with First Nation relations, Community relations, operational planning, contractor management, and financial controls (consideration may be given to the right candidate, with a bit less experience and a keen appetite for career development, personal growth and achievement)

Are interested in living in a beautiful community offering an active lifestyle with events and activities for all ages…This role might be for you!

As an integral part of the Woodlands team, you are passionate about expanding your career by working in multiple disciplines within forestry. Your proven track record related to safety, planning and ensuring operations comply with government regulations has contributed to your career success, thus far.

You…

Are authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status)


Are a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) and will be a member of the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) (or eligible for registration)


Have technical forestry and logging related skills and a thorough understanding of forest policy, guidelines and regulations and other applicable forestry legislation


Are proficient with forestry software programs and Microsoft Office
Our client is an integrated wood products manufacturing company with operations throughout north-central British Columbia. Working with integrity is fundamental to their business and while their focus is meeting the needs of their customers, their success is driven by their people.