Forestry Superintendent – Operational Planning

Requisition Number: FORES
004906

• Full-Time
• On-site

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Athabasca
Slave Lake, AB , CAN

Our Forestry Superintendent plays an integral part in
coordinating a sustainable supply of fibre
to our manufacturing facilities while
working closely with Indigenous communities, Government, stakeholders and the public
. Read on to learn how you can join our team and make an impact! We’re looking for a
Forestry Superintendent
to join our Woodlands Division
with offices in Slave Lake, High Prairie and High Level, Alberta.Combined we are responsible for managing approximately 3,200,000 m3, delivered to our mills in Slave Lake, High Prairie and High Level annually. We are dedicated to sustaining these areas to the benefit of all who live and work there. Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Minimum
  10+ years of
  related industry
  experience.
• Currently registered or eligible as a
  Forestry Professional
  in Alberta.
• Experience in
  managing large scale projects
  and coordinating staff to innovate and deliver organizational results.
• Excellent
  leadership and communication skills
  with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of related
  AB Forest legislation and implementation
  .
• Possess a well-developed
  understanding of, timber harvesting, silviculture systems and forest stewardship planning, and timber development
  .
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with
  Indigenous communities, government, public
  and
  internal and external stakeholders
  .
• Unwavering
  commitment to safety
  and the ability to demonstrate safe behaviors.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role you will:

• Oversee a team of forest professionals
  who are responsible for
  implementing landscape level plans
  to facilitate
  forest development
  and subsequent
  harvesting and stewardship programs
  for approximately 3,200,000 m3 annually.
• Lead and manage operational relationships
  with Indigenous, stakeholders and the public as required to secure fibre for Tolko’s manufacturing facilities.
• Lead
  landscape level planning initiatives and strategic coordination
  to support operational timber development.
• The Forestry Superintendent is
  responsible for the coordination of the Operational Planning for all the Alberta operations.
• Standardization of best practices related to Planning and Operational Excellence.
• Ensuring that Annual Operating Plans and General Development Plans are “operationally” sound and mitigate environmental, flora, watershed, wildlife and soil concerns.
• Foster strategic partnerships
  with our contractors and managing contracts in a way that will
  create efficiencies and give us the competitive advantage
  of securing fibre.
• Have the benefit of a flexible schedule
  working between office and field work. You are
  empowered to manage priority initiatives
  and schedule your time accordingly.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an
  exciting challenge
  with
  supportive team members
  .
• You’ll earn a
  competitive salary
  based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is$95,250 to $127,000 per year.
• You will earn an additional
  northern allowance
  on top of your base pay.
• You will be eligible to participate in Tolko’s
  bonus program.
• Competitive benefits
  and
  retirement packages
  come standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• Relocation support
  includes community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
• Continued
  professional development
  on the job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
• A
  positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment
  .

If you want to work in a
sustainable, future focused industry,there is
no better place than Tolko
. Our family has been
producing innovative forest products
for over 70 years. Our focus remains on
sustainably managing our forests
and our business for upcoming generations.

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here!

Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people, It’s an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore.