La-kwa sa muqw Forestry, a partnership between Western Forest Products and the member First Nations of the Nanwakolas Council, is currently hiring for an Operations Field Planner to join our La-kwa sa muqw Forest Operation in Campbell River, BC.
What You’ll Do: Our Field Planners are responsible for field activities related to engineering layout, supporting forest management and sustainability programs at their operations. The Operations Field Planners also work alongside our various Forest Operations Departments who conduct our roadbuilding and harvesting.
Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for someone newer to their forestry career, who has a degree or diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management and aspirations to obtain their RPF or RFT designation. We have a clearly defined career path within our forestry team and are always looking to develop our people and promote from within. This role would progress through to a Senior Field Planner or Forester once designation is achieved.
What We Offer:
- Salary range of $61,000 - $68,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
- Annual incentive plan
- Pension plan contributions - WFP contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required
- Extended health and dental benefits – WFP pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums
- 3 weeks’ vacation to start
- Employee family assistance program
- Financial support for learning and development opportunities
Work Environment: this role is to be performed in person at our La-kwa sa muqw Forest Operation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively participates as part of the Forestry team in field activities related to engineering layout;
- Assists in the daily supervision of students, junior contract planning crews and consulting specialists relating to timber development activities;
- Working alongside our production department to gain exposure to road construction, harvesting and other business aspects of the operation;
- Assists in the preparation of the various plans and assessments associated with cutblock development including: Site Plans, Harvest, Road, Silviculture and Deactivation Instructions, Cutting Permit Submissions, Road Permit Submissions and related engineering projects, and preparation of other applications as necessary;
- Demonstrates adherence to company safety and environmental processes and procedures;
- Understands corporate financial goals and recommend effective and innovative strategies to drive project cost efficiencies;
- Follows and implements principles in support of sustainable, integrated resource management;
- Participates effectively in programs designed to improve safety, reduce operational costs, and maximize value and margins while meeting customer requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- 1-2 years of experience in a Forestry Co-op or Field planner positions an asset;
- Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Forestry or related degree in Natural Resource Management;
- Eligible for accreditation with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (RPF or RFT).
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
- Basic understanding and comprehension of Forest Management and Land Use Planning;
- Ability to work in a team environment and possess good communication skills;
- Basic working knowledge of legal regulations and requirements related to BC crown land forest operations;
- Experience with forestry software (CENFOR (GENUS), Survey Wizard, Plant Wizard) as well as technology (i.e. LiDAR) would be considered an asset.