Strategic Planning Forester

• Location: Salmon Arm, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #12160
• Salary: CA$80,000 Per Hour

A leading forestry consulting firm is seeking a Strategic Planning Forester with strong communication and facilitation skills to support clients across BC and Western Canada. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely or from one of their offices in Prince George or Kamloops, BC.

About The Client:
With multiple locations throughout Canada, they are a prominent provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Their team comprises industry leaders in forestry technology, strategic planning, resource and land management, and professional forestry. They prioritize safety, growth, innovation, and maintaining a respectful working environment.

What You'll Do:
As a Strategic Planning Forester, you will collaborate with senior planners and forest analysts to address various forest land management challenges, including forest stewardship, landscape resilience, and wildfire risk management. You will play a key role in facilitating and coordinating planning processes, leveraging your extensive knowledge of forest legislation, policy, and landscape-level management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and facilitate planning processes for forest stewardship, landscape resilience, and wildfire risk management.
• Work on projects such as Forest Landscape Plans, Integrated Resource Management Plans, Land Use Plans, Old Growth Management Strategies, Wildfire Management Plans, and Climate Vulnerability Assessments.
• Apply problem-solving and written communication skills to provide innovative solutions to clients.
• Manage projects and lead diverse groups in planning processes.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in natural resource management.
• 5-8 years of related experience in the forest sector, focusing on landscape-scale forest management planning.
• Registered or eligible to be registered as an RPF (BC or AB).
• Experience in facilitating or leading diverse groups.
• Understanding of forestry GIS datasets and timber supply modeling processes is an asset.
• Background in operational forest management and/or wildfire risk management is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to work independently and within a project team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and quality.

What They Offer:
In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, they provide competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, supported professional development, and a company-matched pension program.
 

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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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