Harvest Forester

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This position is responsible for harvesting operations for Manulife Investment Management Timberland (MIMT) timber investments within the Mansfield Area. The role supports stewardship efforts for people and the environment and provides mentoring and leadership as a team member.

Manulife Forest Management (MFM) Southern Division manages timberland investments approximating 1.7 million acres across 11 southern states, including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. The Mansfield Area comprises about 126,000 acres.

• Perform all tasks in a team-oriented environment.
• Oversee timber harvesting operations, including planning, harvest layout, contract administration, timber security, quality inspections, and reporting.
• Update inventory and mapping software in conjunction with resource support personnel.
• Plan and supervise road and infrastructure development.
• Collaborate with external consultants, contractors, and state agency personnel to minimize casualty losses.
• Support efforts to identify and maximize non‑timber revenue opportunities.
• Promote stewardship of people and the environment, including safety initiatives and environmental enhancement opportunities.
• Participate in special projects and support company strategies such as acquisitions and land sales projects.

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related field or comparable experience.
• Strong work ethic, teamwork, self‑motivation, and communication skills.
• A minimum of 2 years’ forest management experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability with the company’s commercial carrier.
• Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
  365 and GIS (ESRI).
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply key financial concepts to business decisions.
• Service orientation from a fiduciary perspective.
• Completion of drug testing and compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol policy.

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strengths of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used consistently with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact

Mansfield, Louisiana

Hybrid

$47,775.00 USD – $79,625.00 USD

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