Project Forester

Cabin Resource Management Ltd.•Kelowna, BC

2d•CA$80,000 - CA$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Forester to manage our current forest planning and operations business lines. This role emphasizes project management and mentorship over senior technical work. You will be responsible for developing project plans, managing timelines, logistics, safety, budgets, and resource allocations. A significant part of your role will involve creating, growing, and mentoring your team. Additionally, you will assist with new business development initiatives and the expansion of existing business lines, suiting someone with an entrepreneurial spirit and a diverse background in forest planning and operations. You will oversee projects ranging from multiphase layout and engineering to wildfire planning and operational supervision, working with major Licensees and various government departments.

Requirements

Must be RPF (Registered Professional Forester) with experience managing multiple medium to large forest engineering contracts, or similar (harvesting or roads supervision program).
Successfully managed, mentored, and grown small (~10 people) teams.
At least 5-10 years practicing forestry in BC.
Tactical timber planning and road construction, maintenance, and harvesting supervision experience.
Experience developing and maintaining long-term business relationships with indigenous governments.
Experience with full tenure management for large or small area-based tenures.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification (PMP) would be beneficial (but not a must have).
Experience innovating in some aspect of your practice.
A true desire for tangible, real reconciliation.
You truly respect all peoples and practice equity and inclusion every day.
An honest desire to change how forest resources are managed in BC.

Responsibilities

Project manage current forest planning and operations business lines.
Develop project plans, safety protocols, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
Mentor and grow the team, both in the office and in the field.
Assist with new business development initiatives and expansion of existing business lines.
Oversee projects including multiphase layout and engineering, wildfire planning, and operational supervision.
Develop and maintain long-term business relationships with indigenous governments.
Manage full tenure for large or small area-based tenures.