WHAT DEFINES HOMALCO

The Homalco are the "people of the fast-moving waters”. We have lived in concert with our natural surroundings for millennia in Bute Inlet, the Discovery Islands and Campbell River. Having used the forest for tools of sustenance, we understand the fine balance of nature, and embrace our language, culture, and ancestral wisdom to build a proud, healthy, safe, and self-sufficient community. As stewards of the lands and waters and defining the balance between the past and future, we are striving to create a path of sustainable resource use in the modern day.

Today we are proud of our progress, redefining a high quality of life for members through leveraging our traditional territory with the guidance of cultural values and history. Homalco are focused on existing and emerging economic development opportunities. These will position the Nation for continued growth and re-investment in our community to build a strong, self-sufficient Nation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Homalco Jeh Jeh Tenure Management (HJJTM) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Forestry Manager to join our team in Campbell River, BC.

The Forestry Manager will be responsible for overseeing a tenure assembly of two Forest Licenses and one TFL with a combined annual volume of 125,000 m3 annually. Tenures operate in the Sunshine Coast TSA and operations are remote, primarily in the area of Bute Inlet. This position requires a value driven, hands-on individual with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of forestry operations, and the ability to effectively manage multiple contractors and projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION (REPORTING TO THE CEO OF HOMALCO BUSINESS GROUP)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 5-year operations plan that aligns with key milestones and objectives of the Nation
• Coordinate and oversee contract relationships in
  o Engineering and layout
  o Contract operations, road building and stump to dump harvesting
  o Silviculture and reforestation
• Log movement, transportation, and inventory control
• Log sales
• Financial reporting through HBG’s financials systems
• Manage to regulatory compliance
• Anticipate and lead in adapting to industry trends

Qualifications and skills

• Excel as a leader, great interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral, digital)
• Solution focused, adaptive and can make decisions in a dynamic environment with ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, Natural Resources Management, or related field
• Must be registered with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in forestry operations including managing contractors and projects, and log sales
• Deep knowledge of forestry practices, regulations and environmental stewardship
• BC coastal forestry experience is necessary
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required

Operations are remote with the successful candidate based in an office in Campbell River. The Forestry Manager must be able to prioritize their time effectively for the requirements of field operation engagement and have the travel flexibility out of office that this requires.
The role demands a dedicated and focused individual who can successfully manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits:

• Extended benefit package
• Matched pension plan
• 3 weeks holiday
• Continued learning and development opportunities

Hours: Monday to Friday with flexibility around operational priorities

TO APPLY
Email resume to: hjjtm@homalco.com with subject line “HJJTM Forestry Manager”
Closing date: November 21, 2024 or until position is filled