Operations Forester

Location: St. Catharines

Description At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren't just the trees and timberlands we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we've been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world. Discover your career path at Weyerhaeuser! Weyerhaeuser is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team as an Operations Forester in Weyerhaeuser’s Kenora Ontario Timberlands. The Timberlands Team is responsible for all aspects of wood supply including Planning, In-block Road Construction, Harvesting and Fibre Purchasing and Sales activities in support of a modern Engineered Lumber facility. Kenora is situated on beautiful Lake of the Woods in the heart of some of the most scenic wilderness in Ontario.

With a population of 16,500 the city offers excellent recreational opportunities at your doorstep. Kenora is North America’s premier boating destination. We are the connection to Lake of the Woods and its 14,522 islands. Through our many events and amenities, we celebrate our history and together we build our future. We are stewards of the Lake, nurture its pristine environment and live the lake life!

For more information and 30 great reasons’ to call Kenora home, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Reporting to the General Manager and working in conjunction with the Ontario Timberlands Team the primary objectives of this role are:

Monitoring, auditing and re-enforcement of Weyerhaeuser’s safety standards for contract road building, harvesting, and hauling operations for contractors supplying wood to the Kenora Laminated Strand Lumber Mill Ensuring effective implementation of the Integrated Fibre Supply Plan and develop actions to address any gaps to meet the weekly and monthly cost and inventory targets for the Kenora Laminated Strand Lumber Mill and other external mill customers

Negotiate and secure private purchase wood

Re-enforcement of Weyerhaeuser’s Forest Stewardship standards and product quality standards for all road construction, harvesting and hauling operations

Lead monthly one-on-one reviews with suppliers regarding performance in the areas of safety, delivery, forest stewardship and product quality

Qualifications

Strong beliefs and behaviors in safety and environmental values

Operational forestry skills are desirableA team player with a focus on results

Demonstrated leadership capabilities

Forestry degree or suitable combination of education and experience.

Eligible to apply for Ontario RPF status is considered an asset

Communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a diverse group of suppliers

About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

About Timberlands We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

Compensation:
This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $84,688 - $121,681 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual…