Forest Planner (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Domtar Inc

  Dryden, Ontario, Canada

Domtar Inc., Dryden Operations,  which  manages  the Trout Lake and Wabigoon  sustainable forest licenses with combined area of approximately 1.7 million hectares,  is seeking an individual to join our Forestlands Team.  A progressive community set between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, Dryden offers excellent  camping, fishing and outdoor activities.

Reporting to the  Sustainable Forest License  Team Lead and working in conjunction with the  Forestlands  team,  your role will be  to  provide forest management planning support on Sustainable Forest Licence areas to ensure a sustained supply of wood.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working with  the GIS Specialist and operations and silviculture foresters, you will ensure that information databases and Geographic Information System (GIS) spatial information is complete and accurate.
  • Provide assistance in FMP preparation,  the day-to-day revision and amendment preparation as needed. 
  • Provide annual reporting, annual work schedule plan preparation and forest management plan maintenance for the Sustainable Forest Licenses.
  • Assist with spatial data analysis  as  required
  • Prepare public notification maps for hunting season.
  • Assist operational staff with GIS input and map product preparation.
  • Some field verification work will be required.

Qualifications

  • A Forestry Technical diploma, Forestry degree or a registered professional forester status in Ontario would be an asset.
  • Possess  solid functional skills  with  Geographic Information Systems (GIS)  and  have  experience  in the forestry application of GIS.
  • Knowledge of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry data requirements.
  • An understanding of the functions performed in operational forestry would be an asset.
  • You are a team player with solid communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively within a diverse group of customers.  
  • Strong beliefs and behaviors in safety and environmental values
  • Results driven to meet deadlines and quality specifications.
  • Possess strong organizational skills