West Fraser's High-Level Woodland Division has an opportunity for an Operations Forester at HIGH LEVEL, ALBERTA.

West Fraser is a leading diversified forest products company listed on the TSX and NYSE. Recognized for the ninth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and Top Employers for recent graduates, we are a growing company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Our High-Level Woodlands team has an opportunity for a:

Operations Forester

Reporting to the Divisional Operations Superintendent, the Operations Forester will be engaged in a diverse and dynamic role within the High-Level Woodlands team, focusing on West Fraser’s commitment to safety, health, and the environment.

Responsibilities:

• Supervising harvest and haul contractors to ensure safety, efficiency, and excellent environmental performance.
• Supervising block layout to ensure high-quality harvest designs are submitted to Government approval agencies.
• Coordination of Company-owned roads and associated maintenance and inspections.
• Coordination of field-based tasks related to the Company’s reclamation program.
• Coordination of the debris disposal program and associated fire control tasks.
• Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets.
• Implementing activities related to the Company’s certification initiatives.
• Assisting in developing harvest and silviculture plans, including associated fieldwork.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• A forestry diploma or degree
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to work in a team environment with people of different backgrounds
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• High energy and commitment level.
• A current Class 5 driver’s license
• Proficiency with LIMS, LRM, ESRI GIS products, and MS Office

Candidates with other post-secondary education credentials and employment experience in related fields may be considered.

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

Location Summary:

The Town of High Level is located in Northern Alberta and is a young and growing community with a large family demographic and an average age of 28 years old. Economic drivers include oil and gas, forestry, agriculture, and the service industries.

About West Fraser:

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX and NYSE and recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the ninth time. 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, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.

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

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Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength in products.