Operations Forester, Ontario Woodlands - Remote Operations

Position: Operations Forester, Ontario Woodlands - Remote Operations 1
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Operations Forester, Ontario Woodlands - Remote Operations 1

Location:

Thunder Bay, ON, CA, P7E 6S3

Department:
Forestry (FO00)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Thunder Bay , Ontario , Canada , is seeking talent to fill the position of  Operations Forester, Ontario Woodlands - Remote Operations 1 . This job is full-time permanent .

Overview:

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

This is a field-based, camp-based position with overnight accommodations provided at a full-service camp

Comply with our health, safety, and environmental standards

Serve as the primary field contact and liaison with contractor staff

Collaborate with all staff, harvest, and road construction contractors to maximize operational efficiency and minimize cost

Collaborate with contractor staff and Planning Forester to ensure AWS information is obtained to prepare the AWS submission.

Collaborate with contractor staff to determine any necessary FMP amendment and/or AWS revisions to sustain operations on the licences

Ensure compliance with all governmental and internal standards relative to safety, environment and utilization

Monitor and approve Forest Operations Inspection Reports as submitted by inspectors for harvest, access and water crossings

Assist with departmental budgets to ensure good cost control systems

Assist in developing FMP and AWS operating and road plans

Take an active role in the continuous improvement program to maximize productivity

Reinforce quality specifications with all employees and Contractors for all facilities

Assist in monitoring log quality to ensure customer needs are met

Monitor compliance with Collective Agreements, striving for cooperative working relationships

Develop good working relationships with all governmental, public agencies and public

Serve as the company representative on the Local Citizen’s Committee

Ensure operational competence in all areas to provide vacation relief for Operations Superintendent

Your profile:

Bilingual in English and French is required , as this role works closely with Quebec-based contractors on a daily basis

Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of proven operational harvesting and road building experience.

A degree in Forestry with professional designation (or ability to achieve) or Forestry Technology with extensive operational or planning experience. Certified Compliance FOIP inspector accreditation or ability to attain

Excellent communication and teamwork to collaborate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change

Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills

The ideal candidate will possess the drive and passion to continuously improve upon the health and safety, efficiency, production, and planning targets for Ontario Woodlands

In-depth knowledge of MS Office and reliable computer skills with knowledge of ESRI software, Avenza, GPS

Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture

The salary range for this position is CAD $85,000 to $106,000 per year. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

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