Posted on August 30, 2010 - GC992
Company: Western Forest Products Inc.
Position: Area Engineer
Location: Port Alberni
Salary:
Contact Name: Human Resources
Deadline: September 15, 2010
Job Description
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Operations Engineer, the successful candidate will be involved in a range of forest engineering and planning duties. Primary responsibilities will include First Nations liaison and management, reconnaissance development planning and timber forecasting. Secondary responsibilities could include a multitude of duties which will be dependent upon the successful candidate’s skill set but could include any of the following: road and cutblock layout supervision, cruising supervision, cutting permit appraisal data preparation, road designs, bridge design, construction and maintenance supervision, deactivation plan preparation and contract supervision.
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience in coastal forestry conditions and be registered, or eligible to register, with the Association of BC Forest Professionals. Preference will be given to candidates who possess excellent communication and organizational skills, are a strong team player and have a solid coastal engineering and timber background. In addition, candidates who can withstand the demands of field work, are familiar with the use of Road Eng, Microsoft Office, Arc Map and who have familiarity with relevant government legislation will be also be viewed favorably. Experience with Cenfor and Forest Ops software would be considered an asset.
Other Information
THE COMPANY
Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We are currently seeking an experienced forest professional to join our timberlands team at our Port Alberni Forest Operations, located at Port Alberni, B.C.
We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe you possess the skills and qualifications we require, please reply in confidence to the Human Resource Department by September 15, 2010.
Western Forest Products Inc.
435 Trunk Road
3rd Floor
Duncan, BC
V9L 2P9
Homepage - www.westernforest.com
E-Mail - resumes@westernforest.com
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