THE OPPORTUNITY

La-kwa sa muqw Forestry, a partnership between Western Forest Products and the member First Nations of the Nanwakolas Council, is currently hiring for an Operations Field Planner to join our La-kwa sa muqw Forest Operation in Campbell River, BC.

What You’ll Do: Our Field Planners are responsible for field activities related to engineering layout, supporting forest management and sustainability programs at their operations. The Operations Field Planners also work alongside our various Forest Operations Departments who conduct our roadbuilding and harvesting.

Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for someone newer to their forestry career, who has a degree or diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management and aspirations to obtain their RPF or RFT designation. We have a clearly defined career path within our forestry team and are always looking to develop our people and promote from within. This role would progress through to a Senior Field Planner or Forester once designation is achieved.

What We Offer:

• Salary range of $61,000 - $68,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
• Annual incentive plan
• Pension plan contributions - WFP contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required
• Extended health and dental benefits – WFP pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start
• Employee family assistance program
• Financial support for learning and development opportunities

Work Environment: this role is to be performed in person at our La-kwa sa muqw Forest Operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively participates as part of the Forestry team in field activities related to engineering layout;
• Assists in the daily supervision of students, junior contract planning crews and consulting specialists relating to timber development activities;
• Working alongside our production department to gain exposure to road construction, harvesting and other business aspects of the operation;
• Assists in the preparation of the various plans and assessments associated with cutblock development including: Site Plans, Harvest, Road, Silviculture and Deactivation Instructions, Cutting Permit Submissions, Road Permit Submissions and related engineering projects, and preparation of other applications as necessary;
• Demonstrates adherence to company safety and environmental processes and procedures;
• Understands corporate financial goals and recommend effective and innovative strategies to drive project cost efficiencies;
• Follows and implements principles in support of sustainable, integrated resource management;
• Participates effectively in programs designed to improve safety, reduce operational costs, and maximize value and margins while meeting customer requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in a Forestry Co-op or Field planner positions an asset;
• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Forestry or related degree in Natural Resource Management;
• Eligible for accreditation with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (RPF or RFT).

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• Basic understanding and comprehension of Forest Management and Land Use Planning;
• Ability to work in a team environment and possess good communication skills;
• Basic working knowledge of legal regulations and requirements related to BC crown land forest operations;
• Experience with forestry software (CENFOR (GENUS), Survey Wizard, Plant Wizard) as well as technology (i.e. LiDAR) would be considered an asset.

YOUR CAREER 

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.