Silviculture Forester

Weyerhaeuser•Grande Prairie, AB

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser Grande Prairie Timberlands is seeking an experienced Silviculture Forester to join their team. This role focuses on the sustainable growth of forests, emphasizing creativity, science, continuous learning, collaboration, integrity, and accountability. The team is a fast-moving, high-performing group dedicated to safely leading silvicultural projects, solving complex challenges, and ensuring a sustainable forest for the Grande Prairie area. The position involves strategic partnership with site leadership, program ownership from planning to execution, data-driven silviculture leadership, contractor and team leadership, and building external relationships with Indigenous communities, government agencies, and researchers.

Requirements

10 years of related forestry experience with a minimum 5 years of experience leading silviculture programs, with demonstrated accountability across planning, execution, budget, regulatory compliance, and performance outcomes.
Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Professional Forest Technologist, or eligibility for registration in Alberta.
Proven experience leading contractors and/or employees, setting expectations, managing performance, and delivering results through others in a contractor‑heavy operating environment.
Strong understanding of silviculture data and information systems, including data quality management, performance interpretation, and practical application of data to guide decisions and improve outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, prioritize competing demands, and adapt effectively in a fast‑moving operational setting while maintaining sound professional judgement.
Strong communication skills and the credibility to work effectively with site leaders, functional partners, peers, and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Work in close partnership with the Grande Prairie site leadership team and collaborate with regional and functional partners as needed to support silviculture strategy and execution that supports safety, environmental performance, financial results, and long‑term fibre supply.
Own assigned silviculture programs from planning through execution, with clear accountability for cost control, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, contractor performance, and long‑term forest productivity.
Lead the continued evolution toward a disciplined, data‑driven silviculture system by ensuring high‑quality data management, interpreting performance trends, and using silviculture data to inform decisions, improve practices, and drive continuous improvement.
Lead contractors by setting expectations, managing performance, and ensuring safe, consistent execution in a contractor‑heavy operating environment. Serve as a trusted technical and operational resource for internal team members, providing guidance, coaching, and informal mentorship while partnering with leaders on team effectiveness.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with Indigenous communities, government agencies, researchers, and other stakeholders, representing Weyerhaeuser with credibility, professionalism, and sound professional judgement.