Forestry Project Manager

• Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #12145
• Salary: CA$67,000 Per Hour

A leading forestry management company is seeking an experienced Forestry Project Manager to join their team. This role involves managing multi-phase timber development projects, coordinating crews, client liaison, budgeting, and mentoring. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in forestry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage projects of significant size and scope.

Location: Vernon, BC (Preferred) or Nakusp, BC

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise field and office operations, including road and boundary layout, data entry, and quality control.
• Train and mentor team members, fostering professional growth.
• Meet with clients to ensure project goals and expectations are met.
• Manage purchase orders, budgeting, invoicing, and coordination with other project managers.
• Oversee safety within the field, report incidents, and delegate roles accordingly.
• Assist with business development through proposal requests and invitations to tender.

Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) designation (or eligible).
• 5+ years of experience managing multi-phase timber development contracts.
• Experience with tactical development, total chance, and/or total resource planning.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS and LIDAR product creation/manipulation.
• Strong understanding of BC's forest legislation, regulations, and harvesting systems.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and legally allowed to work in Canada.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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