Operations Forester - Silviculture
(Forester)
Full Time
Domtar Inc
Dryden, Ontario, Canada
Domtar Inc., Dryden Pulp Mill Operations annually utilizes 1.8 million m3 of conifer fibre and manages the Trout Lake and Wabigoon Forest Sustainable Forest Licenses with a combined area of approximately 1.7 million hectares. We are seeking an individual to join our Forestlands team in a silvicultural role. A progressive community set between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, Dryden offers excellent recreational, fishing and outdoor activities.
Reporting to the Operations Team Lead and working in conjunction with the Forestlands team, your role will be to provide leadership in the implementation of Domtar’s safety, forest stewardship, production, and quality standards for Domtar’s Silviculture responsibilities on the Trout Lake Forest.
More specifically, you will:
Work with the Trout Lake Forest Planning Team to develop Silviculture planning on the Trout Lake Forest.
Participate in the budgeting process as well the development of Annual Work Schedules (AWS) and Annual Reports (AR).
Plan, implement and supervise Domtar’s contract Silviculture operations to ensure compliance with the Trout Lake Forest
Management Plan and Domtar’s Safety and Environmental Management System policies.
Complete Forest Operations Inspection Program (FOIP) reports on all Silviculture activities
Liaise with the MNRF on the Silviculture planning and operations.
Your profile:
The ideal candidate will possess a Forestry degree or a suitable combination of education and experience.
Certified in FOIP inspection and eligible to apply for membership with OPFA.
Solid operational skills and experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Strong beliefs and behaviors in safety, professional ethics, environmental values and results.
You demonstrate leadership capabilities and are a team player with solid communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a diverse group of forestry industry, government, resource users and community members.