Operations Forester Jobs

Operations Forester

Boundary Waters Forest Management Corp. (the “Corporation”) is a Fort Frances based company founded to assume responsibility for managing the Boundary Waters Forest. The Corporation is comprised of shareholders representing a broad range of interests, including First Nations, Métis, forest companies, consuming mills, harvesters, and municipalities. The new forest is over 18,000 km² and has an annual harvest in excess of 1.2 million m³.

The Corporation is seeking candidates for the Fulltime Contract position of Operations Forester.

This position reports to the General Manager, and is committed to excellence in resource management practices. The successful candidate will play an integral role in providing leadership and guidance to the business. This is a fulltime contract position with the potential to become a staff position.

Your Challenges:

You will be tasked with assisting in the planning and implementing of a large road building and maintenance program, water crossing location, road layout, bridge and stream crossing inspections, block planning and viewing, as well as Forest Management and Annual Work Schedule planning on the Boundary Waters Forest.In conjunction with the Roads Superintendent and General Manager, you will also assist with the creation of the annual budget and long-term strategic access road planning, as well as carrying out other various forestry and committee related functions. You are results oriented, focused on continuous improvement, and have the ability to motivate and develop others. The Operations Forester functions effectively in a fast-paced atmosphere and has the strategic orientation to promote an integrated approach to the management of the business.

Your Team:

As part of the Corporation, the Operations Forester will be responsible for working with the Roads Superintendent and General Manager as well as our service providers and their staff, contractors, and licensees on the Boundary Waters Forest.

Your Profile:

·2 to 3 years related forest industry experience.

·University Degree or Technical Diploma in Forestry, or a related field.

·Active Registered Professional Forester (RPF) is preferred; but not required.

·Currently Certified Forest Operations (FOIP) is an asset.

·Thorough understanding of Ontario Forest policy, guidelines, and regulations.

·Strong communication skills.

Your Assets and Skills:

·Excellent interpersonal skills;

·Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate (oral and written) and to adapt quickly to change;

·Project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities;

·Solid analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on experience and judgment;

·Solid computer skills;

If you are a driven individual who thrives in a dynamic and developing environment, consider this challenging and rewarding opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. To be considered for this position, please apply today in confidence, with resume and cover letter by email to:

Ian Armstrong, General Manager RPF

Boundary Waters Forest Management Corp. E-mail: [email protected]

Only selected candidates will be contacted. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.

Boundary Waters is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.