Job description
At NorthLeaf Forestry Group, we design and implement sustainable forest management programs across the Pacific Northwest. Weāre seeking a results-oriented Forestry Project Manager to lead field operations, coordinate timber harvesting planning, and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
Join a passionate team focused on ecological stewardship, community engagement, and cutting-edge forest analytics.
Responsibility
- Lead and oversee forestry operations, contract crews, and field teams to meet project milestones on time and on budget.
- Develop and implement harvesting plans, road layouts, and silvicultural prescriptions in collaboration with foresters and GIS specialists.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, worker safety standards, and company sustainability policies.
- Coordinate with local stakeholders, Indigenous communities, and regulatory agencies to address permitting and reporting requirements.
- Manage project budgets, procurement, and contractor performance analytics to optimize resource use.
- Utilize GIS and data analytics to monitor stand health, growth projections, and carbon accounting.
- Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and final deliverables for clients and leadership.
Qualification
- Bachelorās degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, or related field; Masterās preferred.
- 5+ years of project management experience in forestry, timber harvesting, or conservation programs.
- Proficiency with GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS) and forest inventory data analysis.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, export/import timber policies, and environmental compliance (FSC or PEFC familiarity a plus).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage multiple sites, travel to field locations, and adapt to remote work conditions.
- Certification in SAF or SFI, or willingness to pursue; strong safety mindset (OSHA/WHMIS).
- Fluent in English; additional language skills are an asset.