West Fraser’s Woodlands Team at our North Central Woodlands division has an opportunity for a highly motivated professional for the following position based in Slave Lake, Alberta.

ASSISTANT FORESTER

Summary of Position:

Starting your career as an Assistant Forester allows you to expand your knowledge of Woodland’s Team aspects. You will have the opportunity to gain skills through assigned roles and responsibilities within the silviculture, planning, and operations teams, emphasizing gaining a wide range of practical experience in forestry. As an Assistant Forester within our division, you will play an integral role on the Woodlands team. Reporting to the Woods Superintendent, you will work in all areas of our woodland's operation over time. You will easily transition between the three disciplines, depending on your workload. You will enjoy a balanced mix of field and office work. There will be future opportunities for advancement as new skills are acquired, and opportunities become available throughout the many Woodland groups of West Fraser.

Responsibilities:

• Silviculture: post-harvest assessments, site prescriptions, herbicide program
• Planning: block and road layout, watercourse crossing assessments
• Operations: log quality checks, environmental compliance assessments
• Timber reconnaissance
• Supervision of consultants
• Preparation and submission of cutting and permit applications
• Safety and environmental performance

Our ideal candidate would have the following:

• Be a graduate of a recognized forestry program
• Possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Professional Forest Technologist (RPFT) designation for Alberta (or be eligible and willing to earn this designation)
• Knowledge of AB forest legislation
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills

Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

About Slave Lake:

The town of Slave Lake is located in Northern Alberta, 255km northwest of Edmonton, and is located on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake. Slave Lake is a young and diverse community with a strong forestry focus. For more information, visit https://slavelake.ca.

About West Fraser:

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE and recognized for the tenth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength in products.

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe. We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package, including a competitive salary, benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.

West Fraser believes inclusive and diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

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