Forest Planner

West FraserSundre, AB
Onsite

About The Position

The Sundre Woodlands team is currently recruiting for a Forest Planner. Reporting to the Planning Superintendent, the Forest Planner will work individually and with a team of professionals responsible for all aspects of forest planning.

Requirements

  • Commitment to safety and responsible forest stewardship.
  • Self-motivated and team oriented.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Competency or aptitude in using ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro, ESRI mobile apps.
  • Experience developing or supervising harvest and roading planning.
  • Demonstrated leadership in a group setting.
  • Possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Professional Forest Technologist (RPFT) designation for Alberta.

Nice To Haves

  • Expect 75%+ office work to address GIS intensive work requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Develop harvest and road plans considering steep slope topography and incorporating tether harvest systems.
  • Align design and layout with the approved FMP and DFO regulations.
  • Contract management, contractor supervision, and coordination of road and block layout.
  • Consult stakeholders individually with interest groups, as well as through open houses and interaction with the public involvement group.
  • Liaise with government officials, prepare & submit digital data to provided standards.
  • Participate in optimizing data workflow efficiencies.
  • Incorporate wildlife, fisheries, environmental and economic values into harvest design.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity.
  • Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.
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