Job description
Join CanopyPeak Forestry Solutions as a Forestry Field Operations Manager. You will lead field teams, oversee sustainable harvesting plans, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while delivering high-quality timber planning and forest stewardship.
In this role, you will partner with foresters, rangers, and landowners to coordinate activities across multiple sites, optimize workflow, and implement best practices in safety and environmental stewardship.
We offer a collaborative culture, a clear path for career growth, and the chance to shape the future of sustainable forestry in the Pacific Northwest.
Responsibility
- Lead planning and execution of field operations across designated forest stands, ensuring timeliness and safety.
- Manage field teams, allocate resources, and ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement operational plans, timber inventory, and harvest schedules using GIS and data analytics.
- Collaborate with stakeholders (loggers, contractors, landowners) to align objectives and mitigate environmental impact.
- Monitor progress, track performance metrics, and report to senior management with actionable insights.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, wildlife protection, and working with Indigenous communities as applicable.
- Lead training and mentoring for field staff on techniques, safety, and forest stewardship.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of field forestry experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of silviculture, timber harvesting methods, and forest inventory practices.
- Proficient in GIS (ArcGIS) and field data collection; familiarity with GPS devices.
- Excellent safety leadership, risk assessment, and compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work in mountainous terrain and varying weather conditions; valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of local Indigenous communities a plus.