Forestry Supervisor

Job Opportunity: Forestry Supervisor

Employee type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Edmonton, AB

Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000/Annually

Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for a Forestry Supervisor based out of our Edmonton, AB office.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 locations throughout Canada, Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry technology, strategic planning, resource and land management and professional forestry. Forsite has been SAFE certified since 2007 and is committed to growth, innovation and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.

At Forsite we will excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business that grows and profits by creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Forestry Supervisor will be responsible for implementing the Forsite Health and Safety Program as well as assisting with scheduling, supervision, training, quality control, and leading a production field crew through various projects. Additionally, the Forestry Supervisor will support the Manager - Alberta in the preparation of project level budgets and plans and will work closely with other Forsite staff to effectively deliver projects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• A safety conscious attitude, experience supporting safety programs, and developing a team safety culture;


• Post-secondary education with a diploma or degree in forestry;


• Registered, or meet the registration requirements, with the AAFMP as an RPF or RPFT;


• A minimum of 3-4 years of field project management in Alberta including sample plot programs and harvest block & road layout;


• Experience with harvesting operations is an asset;


• Technical skills to support field data collection and data quality control;


• A strong understanding of the forest legislation, regulation and policy impacting forest planning and management in Alberta including Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operational Ground Rules;


• Valid driver's license with a clean abstract.

• Enthusiastic and passionate about forestry and working outdoors in all weather conditions;


• Able to work both independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides competitive wages, a solid benefits package, supported professional development and a company matched pension program.

Forsite welcomes applications from everyone and is looking for the most suitable individual with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please go to Forsite career page: https://forsite.ca/job-postings/

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.