Operations Forester, Ontario Woodlands

Domtar Products•Thunder Bay, ON

9d•CA$76,000 - CA$94,000•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar Forest Products is looking for an Operations Forester to join our Thunder Bay Woodlands team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and monitoring wood harvest, road construction, and maintenance. You will help ensure our operations are safe, efficient, cost-effective, environmentally compliant, and sustainable.

Requirements

1-3 years of proven operational experience in harvesting, road construction, log haul and team supervision.
A Forestry Degree or Technology Diploma with operational or planning experience.
Certified FOIP inspector accreditation or ability to attain.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
The ideal candidate will possess the drive and passion to continuously improve upon the health and safety, efficiency, production, and planning targets for Ontario Woodlands
In-depth knowledge of MS Office and solid computer skills
Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture;

Responsibilities

Comply with our health, safety, and environmental standards
Serve as the primary contact and liaison with the Contractors Foresters and the Planning Forester
Work cooperatively with all staff and harvest and road construction contractors to maximize operational efficiency and minimize cost
Work collaboratively with Contract Foresters and Planning Forester to ensure AWS information is obtained in order to prepare the AWS submission.
Work with Contract Foresters to determine any necessary FMP amendment and/or AWS revisions to sustain operations on the licences.
Ensure compliance with all governmental and internal standards relative to safety, environment and utilization.
Monitor and approve Forest Operations Inspection Reports as submitted by inspectors for harvest, access and water crossings on the forests
Assist with departmental budgets to ensure good cost control systems
Assist in developing FMP and AWS operating and road plans
Take an active role in the continuous improvement program to maximize productivity
Reinforce quality specifications with all employees and Contractors for all facilities
Assist in monitoring product quality (cut-to-length, tree length, roundwood, chips & hog) to ensure customer needs are met.
Monitor compliance with all Collective Agreements and strive for cooperative working relationships.
Develop good working relationships with all governmental, public agencies and public.
Serve as the company representative on the Local Citizen’s Committee
Ensure operational competence in all areas to provide vacation relief for Operations Coordinator or Superintendent
Willingness to travel 75% of the time for extensive field work.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; depending on your experience
Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
Telemedicine services
Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
Employee and family assistance program
Education assistance program
Work Travel Assistance Program
Referral bonuses
Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay.