BC- Forestry Supervisor - Burns Lake

Hampton Lumber•Burns Lake, BC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forestry Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing forest operations and support functions for our sawmills. You will manage contractors, personnel, budgets, and compliance obligations to deliver fibre to your sawmills in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner. You will serve as an interface with Government agencies, Indigenous communities, local stakeholders, and internal departments (e.g. procurement, planning, mill logistics). Your scope and key responsibilities include oversight of road and bridge construction and maintenance, cut block development, harvesting operations, and quality control of delivered logs. You will also monitor performance, costs, and drive continuous improvement in wood supply operations.

Requirements

Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT), or equivalent registration in the relevant province, or eligible for registration.
Minimum 2 years of experience in forest operations, woodlands management, or harvest supervision
Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Experience working in forest-based industries, preferably supplying to sawmills.
Demonstrated experience in contract management, budgeting, cost control, and operational supervision.

Nice To Haves

Leadership & Team Development – Ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and build capacity among direct reports, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
Operational Planning & Execution – Capability to translate strategic plans into safe, cost-effective, and timely forest operations.
Technical & Analytical Proficiency – Strong understanding of forestry engineering, silviculture, cost analysis, and data interpretation.
Regulatory & Environmental Compliance – Knowledge of forest legislation, environmental constraints, and ability to manage compliance and permitting risk.
Stakeholder & Indigenous Relations – Skill in building trust, facilitating consultation, and operating with cultural sensitivity and integrity.
Problem Solving & Decision Making – Ability to assess risk, troubleshoot issues in field conditions, make timely judgments, and adapt plans.
Results Orientation & Continuous Improvement – Focus on meeting or exceeding performance targets, driving efficiency, and proposing innovations.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, coach, and mentor forest operations staff and contractors; ensure adherence to safety protocols and practices.
Develop, review, and approve operational plans, block layouts, road and bridge designs, and harvest schedules in line with higher-level forest management plans and provincial legislation.
Monitor and enforce legal and regulatory compliance (e.g. cutting permits, environmental protection, riparian zones, terrain stability, wildlife, reforestation obligations).
Oversee contractor procurement, contract administration, performance evaluation, and payment processes.
Supervise and audit harvest operations (road building, harvesting, hauling) to ensure conformance to plan, cost, quality and safety targets.
Coordinate log quality control, measurement, and scaling processes to maximize value to the mill.
Plan and supervise silviculture activities (site preparation, planting, spacing, surveys, free-growing compliance) and manage regeneration liabilities.
Liaise with Indigenous communities, stakeholders, government agencies, and landowners to manage consultation, reconciliation, and permitting processes.
Prepare, analyze, and monitor budgets, cost forecasts, performance metrics, and operational reports.
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying operational efficiencies, process innovations, and risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure data management and reporting (e.g. GIS, databases, wood supply systems) are accurate and current.
Participate in audits, certification reviews, and internal/external visits related to forest operations.