Details:
We are currently recruiting for an Operations Field Planner at our Englewood Forest Operations in North Vancouver Island, BC. What You'll Do: Our Field Planners are responsible for field activities related to engineering layout and/or silviculture and supporting forest management and sustainability programs at their operations. 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 wide range of opportunities to learn and develop within our forestry team and are always looking to promote from within. This role would progress through to a Senior Field Planner or Forester once designation is achieved. Work Environment: This role is based at our Englewood Forest Operations in Woss, BC. Company housing in Woss is available if desired throughout the work week; however, most of our employees choose to live in Port McNeill and either commute during the week or utilize company housing during the week.
About WFP's Forestry Team: WFP demonstrates an industry leading forest management strategy with a focus on silviculture, climate change, carbon management, biodiversity, public engagement, water and much more. Our Timberlands Operations are primarily located on the north and west portions of beautiful Vancouver Island. We have more than 100 Forest Professionals sustainably delivering timber from our 6 area based Tree Farm Licences and 10 volume based tenures to the 8 manufacturing facilities WFP owns and operates on Vancouver Island. If you are searching for a rewarding career where you can have a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Actively participate as part of the Forestry team in field activities related to engineering layout
- Assist 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
- Demonstrate adherence to company safety and environmental processes and procedures
- Follow and implement principles in support of sustainable, integrated resource management
- Coordinate and collaborate with harvesting and road building supervisors
- Support relationships with First Nations partners
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Forestry or related degree in Natural Resource Management
- Eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (RPF, FIT, ASFIT, TFT or RFT)
- Experience in coastal cutblock development an asset
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;
- A positive attitude, and willingness to learn new skills;
- Able to withstand the rigors of coastal fieldwork
- Experience with forestry software (RoadEng, Arcmap), and GPS data collection would be considered an asset.
- Valid BC driver’s license, and ability to obtain level 1 First Aid