Company:
Mosaic Forest Management Ltd.
Details:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Forestry Operations, the Assistant Forester is responsible for assisting in planning and delivery of silviculture programs and initiatives to maximize the value of the forest estate and ensure the Corporation’s ongoing commitment to safe and environmentally sensitive operations.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assisting Area Foresters with operational planning and implementation of corporate silviculture programs;
Monitoring forestry operation contracts and ensuring compliance with obligations, including LRM data entry, spatial, and RESULTS submissions;
Coordinating with operations, on fire preparedness, suppression management activities, and managing post-harvest prescribed burning and hazard abatement treatments;
Assisting with Site Plan development;
Overseeing the daily operations of the value-added minor forest products programs;
Assisting with forestry operations management plans, strategies and research; and
Participating in forestry industry trade shows/conferences to remain current on trends and best practices.
Mosaic Forest Management Corporation is in the business of sustainable forest stewardship, managing private timberlands and Crown forest tenures in Coastal British Columbia for more than a century.
Mosaic employs several thousand people directly and indirectly, and is committed to achieving positive economic, social and sustainability outcomes from the working forest.
The Mosaic land base spans across beautiful Vancouver Island. Beyond generating strong economic returns, we manage our private forest lands to protect the cultural values of our indigenous partners, provide sustainable forest stewardship and environmental services, and offer a variety of recreational opportunities, scholarships, and donations to our neighbouring communities.
Qualifications & Experience:
Technical Diploma in Forestry or equivalent;
RFT or RPF accreditation or eligible for registration;
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License;
1+ years of experience in the Forest Industry;
Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and build strong relationships;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to self-direct and effectively organize work; and
Ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects.