Silviculture Supervisor

Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North America’s most successful forest companies?  Rated one of Canada’s 10 Best Companies to Work For and 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 in Sundre, AB has an immediate opening for a highly motivated:

SILVICULTURE SUPERVISOR

Job Description:
As a Silviculture Supervisor, you would be responsible for all aspects of reforestation on a designated area.  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.  The ideal candidate will aspire to cross function in other departments within the Woods Department.

Requirements:
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.

Sundre is a thriving community with all amenities, excellent year round recreational opportunities and is a short drive from Red Deer or Calgary.  The Sundre sawmill is an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in 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 Greg Neale, Woodlands Manager at sundre@westfraser.com by September 9, 2015.

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.

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