Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North America’s most successful forest companies? Rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team.
The Woodland’s Team at our Alberta Plywood – Slave Lake has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, professional to fill the role of Silviculture Supervisor.
SILVICULTURE SUPERVISOR
As a Silviculture Supervisor, you would be responsible for all aspects of reforestation on the company forest tenures. This includes developing plans and prescriptions, contractor supervision, location and traversing treatment areas along with data entry. Additional responsibilities include monitoring contractor compliance with Safe Operating Procedures, ISO and SFI certifications and health and safety programs. In this position, you will also liaison with the government, First Nations, Trappers, oil and gas operators and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will aspire to cross function in other departments within the Woods
Along with a Forestry, Natural Resources or another relevant degree and/or diploma, the applicant must have related forestry experience and possess an RPF or RPFT designation, or be eligible to earn this designation in Alberta. In addition, basic knowledge of GIS and databases are considered assets.
At West Fraser, we believe in giving our employees a challenge they can rise to. We are looking for individuals who are interested in a full-time, long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an outstanding pension plan.
Slave Lake is a progressive, dynamic community located on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake which is considered by many as the “Jewel of the North”. Slave Lake has excellent outdoor / indoor recreational opportunities with all the urban amenities and services. More information on Slave Lake is available at http://www.slavelake.ca/. West Fraser’s Slave Lake operations are an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in the and around the area.
If this position sounds like the career for you, apply today in confidence, by emailing your resume and cover letter to Bert Larocque, Woodlands Manager at slveneer@westfraser.com by May 15, 2016.
For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at www.westfraser.com/jobs.
We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.