Job description
Canopy Ridge Forestry is seeking a results-driven Forestry Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary timberland projects in the Vancouver region. You will plan, execute, and oversee forest operations with a focus on sustainable management, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.
In this role, you will partner with landowners, government agencies, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget, while upholding the highest standards of environmental stewardship. We offer a competitive compensation package, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values safety, integrity, and teamwork.
Responsibility
- Lead planning and execution of forestry projects from initial assessment to completion, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Manage field operations, surveys, timber inventories, and data collection using GIS and mobile technologies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and environmental best practices; prepare permits and reports as required.
- Coordinate with stakeholders including landowners, Indigenous groups, regulators, and contractors to align objectives and communicate progress.
- Oversee contractor performance, safety programs, quality control, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor project performance, generate progress reports, and adjust plans to optimize outcomes and cost efficiency.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field; Master's preferred.
- 5+ years of forestry project management or field experience.
- Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS), timber cruising, and data analysis.
- Strong understanding of sustainable forest management and certification standards (FSC, SFI) is a plus.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills with landowners, Indigenous communities, and regulatory bodies.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building abilities; proficient in report writing and presenting findings.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to field sites as needed.