Forest Planner

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Sundre Woodlands team is currently recruiting for a Forest Planner.

• Develop harvest and road plans considering steep slope topography and incorporating tether harvest systems.
• Align design and layout with the approved FMP and DFO regulations.
• Contract management, contractor supervision, and coordination of road and block layout.
• Consult stakeholders individually with interest groups, as well as through open houses and interaction with the public involvement group.
• Liaise with government officials, prepare & submit digital data to provided standards.
• Participate in optimizing data workflow efficiencies.
• Expect 75%+ office work to address GIS intensive work requirements.
• Incorporate wildlife, fisheries, environmental and economic values into harvest design.

• Commitment to safety and responsible forest stewardship.
• Self-motivated and team oriented.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Competency or aptitude in using Arc Map or ArcGIS Pro, ESRI mobile apps.
• Experience developing or supervising harvest and roading planning.
• Demonstrated leadership in a group setting.
• Possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Professional Forest Technologist (RPFT) designation for Alberta.

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position may vary depending on education and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

Sundre is located approximately one hour northwest of Calgary and two hours from Banff, offering unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities in the foothills of the Rockies, a good hospital and schools, and an affordable lifestyle.