Silviculture Supervisor

at  Canoe Forest Products Ltd

The Gorman Group of Companies is family owned and proudly made up of Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd., Canoe Forest Products, Oroville Reman and Reload, Downie Timber, Selkirk Cedar, and Lumby Pole Divisions. For over 70 years, we have been known for creating The Finest Boards and other specialty wood products. Perhaps even more, we are known for working together and providing stable, family-supporting jobs in a safe and socially responsible environment.
We are seeking a Silviculture Supervisor to join our Woodlands Department. Based out of the Canoe Forest Products division (near Salmon Arm), this position will include work and travel to all of Gorman Group’s Woodlands divisions, including Downie Timber (Revelstoke) and Gorman Bros. Lumber (West Kelowna). If you are interested in gaining experience and supporting Gorman Group’s Woodlands, and recognize the many opportunities within the Gorman Group, please apply.
SALARY RANGE: $80,000 to $98,000 per year dependent on education, FPBC registration status, and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Forestry, Environmental Science, or similar.
• Registered with the Forest Professionals of BC as an RPF, RFT, FIT, ASFIT, TFT, or ASTFT.
• Minimum five years of experience in a related role in the forestry or other natural resource-based sector.
• Valid driver’s license.

ABOUT US:

The Gorman Group is more than just a group of companies…we are a family! We value the family roots that connect us and the employees that work for us. We believe our employees are fundamental to our success as we strive to become the employer of choice through our strong family values, culture, community involvement, innovation, and constant drive for excellence.
The Gorman Group is committed to the well-being of future generations and is fully committed to responsible and sustainable forest management of the lands where our operations are conducted. Our commitment to the environment encompasses the highest levels of stewardship and welcomes accountability.

Reporting to the General Manager Woodlands, and taking direction from the Silviculture Lead, the Silviculture Supervisor’s duties include:
Silviculture program planning, including but not limited to site prep, planting, brushing, surveys, cone collection, and burning.

Silviculture treatment layout.

• Data entry into silviculture databases such as Phoenix and RESULTS.
• Invoice review and processing.
• Mapping and use of ArcGIS.
• Financial cost evaluation of actual program spends.
• Administration of Special projects: e.g. Section 108.