Details:
THE OPPORTUNITY
What You’ll Do: The Regional Appraisal Forester is responsible for the timely and accurate submission of cutting permit data which facilitates harvest in specified operations of up to +2 million m3 on an annual basis.
Who You Are: Our ideal candidate brings a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a related technical diploma with 3+ years of experience in the coastal logging industry. You’re familiar with coastal timber appraisals, cutting permit data and are great at managing multiple priorities. You are excellent at thinking analytically, using technology and maintaining the highest standard of safety.
About WFP's Forestry Team: WFP demonstrates an industry leading forest management strategy with a focus on silviculture, climate change, carbon management, biodiversity, public engagement, water and much more. Our Timberlands Operations are primarily located on the north and west portions of beautiful Vancouver Island. We have more than 100 Forest Professionals sustainably delivering timber from our 6 area based Tree Farm Licenses and 10 volume based tenures to the 8 manufacturing facilities WFP owns and operates on Vancouver Island.
If you are searching for a rewarding career where you can have a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
Work Environment: We are currently working in a hybrid work environment. Expectations for the time being are that this role will be working from home and within the office with proper safety plans in place.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Manager, Timber Appraisals and Pricing:
- Ensures a safe work attitude and environment and leads by example
- Directs one or more Appraisal Administrators
- Shares responsibility for preparation and/or peer review of cutting permit applications for up to +2 million m3 on an annual basis
- Responsible for preparation and/or peer review of Coast Appraisal Data for the associated cutting permits and preliminary stumpage estimates
- Responsible for the electronic submission of cutting permit applications and appraisal information to the appropriate Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural -Resource Operations and Rural Development systems
- Responsible for developing and meeting associated quality assurance programs
- Provides timber appraisal and stumpage information across operations and regions, from strategic decision making to the operational and corporate level
- Works closely with Appraisal Administrator(s), operational planning and forestry staff, colleagues, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and --Rural Development Tenures and Valuation staff and other stakeholders to identify and maximize opportunities to use knowledge and technology to improve the content and quality of cutting permit and appraisal submissions, as well as improving the overall corporate position
- Keeps up to date with emerging information and technologies
Qualifications & Experience:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Technical diploma combined with 3+ years’ experience in Coastal forest planning (engineering or forestry)
- Familiarity with cutting permit data preparation and Coastal timber appraisals and related Cruise and Coast Appraisal Manuals
- Competent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, RoadEng, Cenfor, CruiseComp, ECAS and ESF software
- Registered with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals as an RPF or RFT
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent analytical and computer skills with desktop/laptop computer and iPad
- Able to conduct field work as required
- Familiarity with geomatics is an asset
- Possesses good judgment and decision-making skills and effective communication and interpersonal skills