Management Forester

  • Whitecourt
  • Vanderwell

Who We Are

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned forest products manufacturing company operating in northern Alberta for more than 75 years. We have a modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.

We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 180 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.

What We Offer

Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans. This is a full time permanent salaried position.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Management Forester for our woodlands department.This position is part of small team of professionals working together to meet the company’s goals related to sustainable forest management and ensuring a consistent wood supply of approximately 575,000m3 of logs for the mill operations on an annual basis. This position will be based at our office in Slave Lake, Alberta . Job duties include but are not limited to:

  • Co-ordinating operational planning on crown land with two types of long-term tenure, Timber Quota’s and FMA agreements
  • Managing FMP commitments related to growth and yield and other short and long term strategic forest management priorities
  • Ensuring the company is meeting and reporting on our ongoing forest management implementation on an annual basis
  • Working with other companies to meet regional Forest Management Plan commitments and goals
  • Supporting operational research and trials to fully utilize new and evolving tools to assist in both short and long term operational planning
  • Taking on tasks and responsibilities related to forest operations when required
  • Working within a small team environment with the opportunity to take on new and evolving tasks

Must have:

  • Degree or diploma in Forestry or related discipline
  • RPF or RPFT status or eligible to become a registered professional in Alberta
  • 5 years of experience working in Forest Management or a related field
  • Excellent computer and GIS skills
  • Proven organizational skills coupled with excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated time management and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people
  • Ability to communicate and participate in stakeholder engagement and related activities
  • Desire to complete tasks to a high professional standard
  • Experience with ATV’s and other OHV’s related to travelling in the forest

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Whitecourt, AB: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Work Location: In person