Operational Forester

You will be working in a small team, responsible independently for a private land base area, developing and delivering a full range of professional forestry operational management skills, including timber harvesting layout and reconnaissance, harvest supervision, silviculture supervision, and road development and supervision.You will oversee one forest operation on a land-base in the West Kootenay area, covering several thousand hectares with an annual cut objective of 10,000 to 20,000 m3.

Support to colleagues in other operational areas will be provided as needed.Our operations emphasize selective harvesting techniques, including layout and reconnaissance skills, and the training and implementation of these systems with our contractor base.

A commitment to sustainable forest management principles is essential.You will report to a senior forest and business manager and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of forestry, business, and accounting staff.

An interest in understanding the business aspects of forest management is advantageous.Opportunities for mentorship and increased responsibilities over a two-year period include managing areas that span entire management zones and clients, with tasks such as timber sales, sortyard management, supporting GIS and mapping efforts, and integrating operational, business, and financial management.Position : Forester Manager - Private Managed Forest Land – Full Time PermanentLocation : West Kootenay Area, BC – Nelson, Salmo, Fruitvale, RosslandRequirements : This position requires three (3) years of experience.

Training will be provided to assume primary responsibility for a private managed forest land area.

Mentorship will support tasks across the management portfolio, with specific responsibilities to be determined.Team player attitudeProficient in business-level spoken and written EnglishCommitment to sustainable forest managementInterest in selective harvesting equipment and methodsPhysical fitness for mountainous terrain workInterest in Growth & Yield and SilvicultureInterest in forest land management businessEducational Requirements : Bachelor's degree in forestryMaster's degree preferred but not requiredRegistration with the Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) or eligibility to register within two months of hire, with registration completed within two yearsAdditional Attributes : Exposure to business skills such as administration or finance is advantageous but not requiredDetailed duties and responsibilities are listed in the attached PDF, along with benefits information.

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