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 for four years, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team.
West Fraser, Hinton/Edson Woodlands has an immediate opening for a:
TREE IMPROVEMENT – SILVICULTURE SUPERVISOR
The Hinton/Edson Woodlands manages over 1.26 million hectares across two Forest Management Agreement areas. Tree Improvement activities started in 1978 with mature orchards producing seed and new orchards under development. Reporting to the Silviculture Superintendent, the Tree Improvement/Silviculture Supervisor will be responsible for the preparation and implementation of tree breeding and related research plans for lodgepole pine, white spruce and black spruce for both cooperative and company specific Control Parentage Programs.
Duties will include:
- Implement program within budget with adherence to health and safety program
- Ensure that orchards and CPP plans and program workplans are current to the Alberta Forest Genetics Resources Management Standards (FGRMS).
- Optimize volume gain through provenance and progeny testing in consultation with government specialists
- Maximize seed production through optimum flower production, crown management and cone collection
- Complete test site maintenance and measurements
- Coordinate orchard activities to ensure orchard seed registration including genetic identity, genetic worth and effective population size
- Implement tree crown management, irrigation, vegetation management and cone collection programs at division specific orchards
- As part of the Silviculture Team, you will also have operational silviculture responsibilities which may include seedling orders, site prescriptions, contract supervision, data management and government reporting.
At West Fraser, we believe in giving our employees a challenge they can rise to. We are looking for individuals who are interested in career advancement for progression through various aspects of our business. We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an outstanding pension plan and relocation package.
This position is based out of Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper National Park and 2.5 hours west of Edmonton, Alberta. Set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, West Fraser operates a sawmill and a pulp mill in Hinton and has been proudly practicing sustainable forest management for over 60 years on its local forest tenure. Hinton is a community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals and families. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton website: www.town.hinton.ab.ca.
If this position sounds like the career for you, submit your resume, including references and cover letter to www.westfraser.com/jobs.
For more information on West Fraser and our current opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.