Forestry Supervisor - Edmonton, Canada - Forsite Consultants Ltd

Forsite Consultants Ltd

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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 is COR safety certified in Alberta and is committed to growth, innovation and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment

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.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

A safety conscious attitude, experience supporting safety programs, and developing a team safety culture;
Postsecondary 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 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; and
Valid driver's license with a clean abstract.

WHO YOU ARE

Enthusiastic with a passion for forestry, working outdoors, and doing so safely;
A strong sense of business and a desire to work in a competitive environment;
Strong organizational and problemsolving skills;
Professional with a friendly and courteous manner, being service and team oriented;
Initiative and perseverance;
Able to work both independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment; and
A strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business;

WHAT WE PROVIDE

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides flexibility, competitive wages - including paid travel time and accommodations, a solid benefits package, annual boot and equipment allowance, supported professional development and a company matched pension program.

This role may also include the assignment of a company truck.