Forester

Manulife•Colville, WA

21h•$53,250 - $88,750•Hybrid

About The Position

Manulife Investment Management Forest Management Inc. (“MFM”) is seeking a Forester to work as part of the Inland North region, overseeing harvest planning, layout, and logging administration on 60,000 acres in the Colville, WA area. This role requires a self-motivated individual who can work independently and within a team to plan, coordinate, supervise, and implement forest management projects. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, be analytical, and focused on solutions, with a passion for working outdoors and seeing projects through from start to finish. While the focus is on harvest planning, there are opportunities to engage in all aspects of land management, including supporting carbon offset projects, wetland/stream enhancements, forest restoration, and technology initiatives with drones and remote sensing.

Requirements

BS in Forest Management or equivalent.
Knowledge of western tree species, silviculture, and forest management.
Familiarity with Washington DNR forest practices rules.
Excellent communication, entrepreneurial, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency computer and technology skills including Microsoft Office 365
Knowledgeable in GIS, specifically ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS online.
Valid driver's license.
Completion of drug testing prior to start and complying with company's drug and alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

Harvest unit design, boundary delineation, environmental compliance, harvest system selection, bidding/negotiating price, contracting, contract administration, etc.
Use of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and other ESRI GIS software for mapping and planning.
Operations; including strong Excel skills for data management.
Contractor, neighbor, and other stakeholder relations.
Coordinate with and assist the silviculture team on various projects.
Support all land management activities as needed.
Active and involved participation in MFM safety program.
Develop budgets and forecasts for annual and weekly budgeting.
Implementation of the stewardship program, including SFI.
Development of property management plans, property budgets, and budget forecasts.
Participate in all Team projects and help foster the Team atmosphere.