THE JOB
You will be lead the administration of forest tenures, and assist in the planning and implementation of associated forestry activities. You will work with our team of forest professionals, providing leadership and mentorship to help develop team members. You will also be provided with opportunities to grow and diversify your career into other fields of natural resource management.

This position is based in beautiful Terrace, BC, a fun and family-oriented community, with many local amenities and access to an abundance of arts, culture and outdoor activities including incredible fishing, skiing, mountain biking and hiking. Most of our work is local, so if you love being home every night this position would be a great fit for you.

ABOUT WESTLAND RESOURCES LIMITED
Westland Resources provides natural resource management services to a diverse range of clientele throughout Northwest BC. We work with our clients to manage four forest licences, two forestry licences to cut, two woodlots, a tree farm licence, and future Treaty lands.

For over 20 years we have provided strategic, tactical and operational advice; research and assessments; development and permitting; operational implementation, monitoring and supervision; economic and community development; and all-round problem solving.

RESPONSIBLITIES
You will:

• Deliver strategic, tactical, and operational forest planning and development.
• Mentor staff in activities such as: cutting permit and forest plan preparation, prescriptions (pre- and post-harvest), wildfire, and silviculture.
• Provide Team Support across the forest management spectrum, and in other natural resource sectors such as energy, environmental, community wildfire and First Nation led projects.
• Be open and positive with clients and government agencies

QUALIFICATIONS
Ideally you have 10+ years of experience, which includes:

• Ability to Manage forest tenures, including development of strategic initiatives, operational reviews, negotiations, budget and plan preparation, and licensee engagement.
• Co-ordinate or Lead forestry permit and plan preparation and technical writing.
• Experience with BC’s natural resource legislation.
• Competent with GPS technology and applications such as: RoadEng™, ArcMap™, and Microsoft Office™.
• Knowledge of block & road development; cruising; appraisals; surveys; silviculture; and wildfire.
• Registered with BC Forest Professionals
• Teamwork, as a self-starter who looks for and contributes to opportunities to improve systems, find efficiencies, and problem solve.
• Engagement with clients, agencies, and First Nations to ensure needs and obligations are fulfilled.

WHAT WE OFFER

Westland offers a competitive salary (range: $83,000 - $109,000/ year), comprehensive benefits package (at the time of hire), profit sharing opportunities, pension allowance, coverage of professional dues, allowances for personal equipment and moving, work schedule flexibility (to promote work / life balance), professional development and training opportunities and a minimum signing bonus of $1500 (upon completion of a 90-day probationary period).

Westland strives to create an upbeat, fun, and respectful workplace with a focus on safety, teamwork, and communication. We value the diversity of our team and welcome applicants from all walks of life.

If you’d like to be part of our team, please email your resumé and cover letter with a summary of qualifications and experience to WLR@westlandresources.ca.