Forestry Manager

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.

Operations Forester

Domtar is seeking candidates for the position of Operations Forester for our Thunder Bay Ontario Woodlands Operations. The Operations Forester works with our Quebec based Fly-In Fly-Out Operation and will be responsible for the operational planning and monitoring of wood harvest, road construction and road maintenance. and sustainable Woodlands operation to deliver quality production and operational planning for the Forest.

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

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

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

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

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. Ability to communicate in French

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

Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan

Starting at four weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from day one

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Work Travel Assistance Program

Referral bonuses

Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay

A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

The salary range for this position is CAD $85,000 to $106,000 per year. This is a replacement position.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and Twitter .