Forest Planner

West Fraser • Sundre, AB

6d • 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed