Supervisor, Silviculture

Canfor•Cranbrook, BC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Silviculture Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the planning and implementation of our Silviculture programs. This can include reforestation, post-harvest assessments, site preparation, silviculture surveys and other exciting tasks. You like to see improvement in the things you work on, so you will be able to use your significant experience to implement cost effective processes and actively engage in the Canfor Operating System deployment strategies. In a perfect world, you have earned an associated university degree or technical diploma with several years of forestry related experience. Ideally you have obtained or are working towards an RFT, FIT or RPF Certification with the Association of BC Forestry Professionals. You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, can easily navigate a Microsoft office environment and have experience with other forest industry software applications. At Canfor, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as an essential part of our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. We strive for a fair and equitable recruitment process, where hiring decisions are based on the individual qualifications and experience of each applicant.

Requirements

Associated university degree or technical diploma with several years of forestry related experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to navigate a Microsoft office environment.
Experience with other forest industry software applications.

Nice To Haves

Obtained or working towards an RFT, FIT or RPF Certification with the Association of BC Forestry Professionals.

Responsibilities

Implement and manage Silviculture program activities, which include post-harvest assessments, site preparation, seed collection, reforestation, silviculture surveys, brushing, weeding as well as adhering to applicable reporting requirements.
Participate in the development of annual budgets to achieve business plan targets.
Tracking, reporting, and analyzing of safety, quality, cost and delivery results.
Demonstrate the highest level of commitment to continuous improvement initiatives by implementing cost effective processes and actively participating in the Canfor Operating System deployment strategies.
Maintain positive relations with various stakeholders, the public and government agencies.
Ensure all silviculture activities are conducted in compliance with legislation, and Canfor’s Safety Policy, SAFE Company certification, Environment Policy and Forest Management System.
Providing and supporting a positive atmosphere for personal, professional and team development.