The Operations Planner is a key member of the Engineering / Forestry Department and is responsible for planning the engineering and harvesting activities at a TFL located on southern Vancouver Island.

Working with other professionals in an integrated management approach to balance the different demands, the Operations Planner’s major responsibilities will include:

• Plan the engineering and harvesting operations on the TFL;
• Manage Land Use and Forest Stewardship Planning;
• Lead in Government, First Nations and Community Liaison Initiatives;
• Prepare Logging and Road Construction Plans;
• Prepare month-end Production and F&B Inventory Reports;
• Assist in the implementation of the Corporate Management System and Safety Management System to contractors and company employees.

Potential candidates’ Experience, Training, Certification and Education should include:

• Currently registered with the Forest Professionals BC as a Professional Forester (RPF) or Forest Technologist (RFT) with a minimum of 8 years of Forestry experience;
• Strong background in BC steep slope engineering and harvesting operations;
• Familiarity with the Legislation and Regulations governing forest practices in BC;
• Have competent interpersonal and communication skills, be self-directed and motivated with ability to organize and direct projects and personnel;
• Experience working with an integrated forest company environment;
• Accomplished computer skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Remuneration: Remuneration reflects the importance of this position.  Full benefit package.

Location:  Ideal residence locations include Duncan, Chemainus, Lake Cowichan and Ladysmith providing the very best in West Coast lifestyle.

Interested persons should forward resumes or for further information, please contact:

Ron Hogg

people@forestpeople.com

604-669-5635