Western Forest Products is hiring for an Operations Field Planner to join our Englewood Forest Operation based in Woss, BC.
What You’ll Do: Reporting to the TFL Forester, the Operations Field Planner is responsible for field and office activities related to the engineering and development of road construction and harvest plans within TFL 37. The Operations Field Planners also work alongside our various Forest Operations Departments who conduct our roadbuilding and harvesting. Working with a team of Forest Professionals, they play an important role in all aspects of forest operations planning while supporting an annual harvest.
Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for someone who has a degree or diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management and aspirations to obtain their RPF or RFT designation. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who demonstrates exceptional communications skills, is well organized, and has a proven ability to work in a team environment. You possess a basic understanding of operational forest management with a strong focus on improving safety, quality, and efficiency.
What We Offer:
- Salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 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 (On-site): This role is to be performed in person at our Englewood Forest Operation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively participate as part of the Forestry team in field activities related to engineering layout;
- Assist 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 prepare other applications as necessary;
- Work alongside our production department to gain exposure to road construction, harvesting and other business aspects of the operation;
- Demonstrate adherence to company safety and environmental processes and procedures;
- Understand corporate financial goals and provide recommendations about effective and innovative strategies to drive project cost efficiencies;
- Follow and implement principles in support of sustainable, integrated resource management;
- Actively maintain mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations partners, Government agencies and both internal and external stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- 1-3 years of experience related to road and cutblock development in BC is an asset;
- Post-secondary degree in Forestry or related degree in Natural Resource Management, and;
- Current accreditation or eligible for accreditation, with the Forest Professionals British Columbia (RPF);
- Applicants with less than required experience and/or accreditation may be considered.
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 and private land forest operations;
- Experience with forestry software (LRM, Roadeng, etc.) as well as technology (i.e. LiDAR) would be considered an asset.