Job Description

Are You Ready To Discover Opportunity With One Of North America's Most Successful Forest Companies? West Fraser Is a Leading Diversified North American Forest Products Company, Listed On The TSX And NYSE. Recognized For The Eighth Time As One Of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, We Are a Growing Company Looking For Talented People To Be Part Of Our Team. Our Investments In Modern, Competitive Manufacturing Facilities, Product Innovation And Bioenergy Are Adding Up To a Bright Future. Our Sundre Woodlands Team Has An Opportunity For aForest PlannerReporting to the Planning Superintendent, the Forest Planner will work individually and with a team of professionals responsible for all aspects of forest planning.Duties And ResponsibilitiesDevelop harvest and road plans with a focus on GIS workflowsContract management, contractor supervision, liaison with government officials and coordination of road and block layoutConsult stakeholders including first nationsExpect 75%+ office work to address GIS intensive work requirementsIncorporate wildlife, fisheries, environmental and economic values into harvest designDesired Qualifications And QualitiesCommitment to safety and responsible forest stewardship.Self-motivated and team oriented.Strong communication and organizational skills.Competency or aptitude in using ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro, ESRI mobile apps and RoadEng;Experience developing or supervising harvest and roading plansDemonstrated leadership in a group setting.Possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Professional Forest Technologist (RPFT) designation for Alberta (or be eligible and willing to earn this designation). At West Fraser, we believe in giving our employees a challenge they can rise to. We are looking for individuals who are interested in career advancement for progression through various aspects of our business. We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an outstanding pension plan.Sundre is located approximately one-hour northwest of Calgary, two hours from Banff, Offering unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities in the foothills of the Rockies, a good hospital and schools along with an affordable lifestyle. To learn more, visit the Town of Sundre website at: www.sundre.comIf this position sounds like a future career for you, submit your cover letter and resume at www.westfraser.com/jobs click "apply now" in green at the top of the page.For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at www.westfraser.com/jobs.We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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