Forest Planner

Job description

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Sundre Woodlands team is currently recruiting for a Forest Planner. Reporting to the Planning Superintendent, the Forest Planner will work individually and with a team of professionals responsible for all aspects of forest planning. You'll Do: - Develop harvest and road plans considering steep slope topography and incorporating tether harvest systems. - Align design and layout with the approved FMP and DFO regulations. - Contract management, contractor supervision, and coordination of road and block layout - Consult stakeholders individually with interest groups, as well as through open houses and interaction with the public involvement group - Liaise with government officials, prepare & submit digital data to provided standards - Participate in optimizing data workflow efficiencies - Expect 75%+ office work to address GIS intensive work requirements - Incorporate wildlife, fisheries, environmental and economic values into harvest design You have: - Commitment to safety and responsible forest stewardship. - Self-motivated and team oriented. - Strong communication a...