Woodlands Operations Supervisor
Woodlands Operations Supervisor
High Prairie/Slave Lake, Alberta
Our Woodlands Operations Supervisors play a critical role in ensuring a sustainable supply of timber to our mills. If you enjoy spending time in the forest, working alongside a team of top professionals in Forestry Management, read on to learn how you can make an impact!
We're looking for an experienced Woodlands Operations Supervisor to join our Northwest Regional Woodlands Team with offices located in High Prairie and Slave Lake, Alberta. Our Northwest Regional Woodlands Team operates Tolko's forest resources in northwestern Alberta, including timber harvesting, silviculture, forest management and log yard activities. We are dedicated to sustaining these areas to the benefit of all who live and work there.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in forest harvesting operations.
- Post-secondary education in Forestry.
- Active Registered Professional Forester or Forest Technician designation.
- Experience in managing projects and leading a team to success.
- Ability to build relationships with local contractors, stakeholders and Indigenous Communities.
- Unwavering commitment to safety while working in the field.
- Self-directed time-management skills.
We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
In this role you will:
- Plan, develop and deliver harvesting plans while working within Tolko's Forest Stewardship Plan.
- Manage quality control while working with other professionals including RPFs, RFTs, hydrologists and biologists.
- Provide supervision of and oversee quality control for harvesting and hauling contractors.
- Build relationships with First Nation partners and other stakeholders including tenure holders landowners, government, and communities.
- Have the benefit of a flexible schedule working 2-3 days in the office and 2-3 days in the field each week. You are empowered to manage priority initiatives and schedule your time accordingly.
So, what's in it for you?
- You'll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
- You'll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $83,250 to $111,000 per year.
- You'll earn an additional northern allowance on top of your base pay.
- You will be eligible to participate in Tolko's bonus program.
- Competitive benefits and a retirement plan come standard, so you don't have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
- You may also be eligible for relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
- Continued development through on the job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
- A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
If you want to work for a sustainable, future focused company, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.
We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.
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About Slave Lake
Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people. It's an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore. Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.
About High Prairie
Located four hours northeast of Edmonton, the Town of High Prairie is a thriving community with 26,957 hectares of park and protected natural assets. There are endless outdoor activities for both land and lake lovers alike and facilities include an arena, curling rink, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and baseball diamonds. Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.
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