Domtar Corporation

Operations Forester, Ontario Woodlands - Remote Operations 1

Domtar Corporation • $85K — $106K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Thunder Bay, ON
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bilingual in English and French, essential for daily interactions with Quebec-based contractors.
  • 3-5 years of operational experience in harvesting and road building.
  • Degree in Forestry (or Forestry Technology) with relevant operational or planning experience; certification as a Compliance FOIP inspector is a plus.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills for collaboration across all organization levels.
  • Proficient in MS Office, ESRI software, Avenza, and GPS technology.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong ability to understand the broader operational context.
  • Passionate about improving health and safety, efficiency, and production targets.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary field contact and liaison with contractor staff.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Collaborate with contractors and Planning Forester to obtain necessary AWS information.
  • Monitor compliance with Collective Agreements and foster cooperative relationships.
  • Assist in developing forest management plans and road construction plans.
  • Review and approve Forest Operations Inspection Reports promptly.
  • Take an active role in continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with potential for annual bonuses.
  • Starting benefits package includes four weeks of vacation and three floating holidays.
  • Comprehensive group insurance starting from day one.
  • Access to Telemedicine Services for health needs.
  • Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer contributions.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program offered.
  • Education Assistance Program to foster professional growth.
  • Support for travel and relocation to Thunder Bay, enhancing community integration.
Full Job Description
The location in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Operations Forester, Ontario Woodlands - Remote Operations 1. This job is full-time permanent.

Overview:

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

Your Challenges:
  • This is a field-based, camp-based position with overnight accommodations provided at a full-service camp
  • 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
  • Ensure compliance with all governmental and internal standards relative to safety, environment and utilization
  • 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
  • Monitor compliance with Collective Agreements, striving for cooperative working relationships
  • 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


Your profile:
  • Bilingual in English and French is required, as this role works closely with Quebec-based contractors on a daily basis
  • 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. Certified Compliance FOIP inspector accreditation or ability to attain
  • Excellent communication and teamwork to collaborate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • 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
  • Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture
  • The salary range for this position is CAD $85,000 to $106,000 per year. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.


Our Offer:
  • Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
  • Starting at four weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; depending on your experience
  • Full range of group insurance from day one
  • Telemedicine Services
  • Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from day one
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Work Travel Assistance Program
  • Referral bonuses
  • Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay
  • A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion


Reason for Posting: This is a replacement position.

About Domtar Corporation

Domtar Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes various communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Pulp and Paper, and Personal Care. The Pulp and Paper segment provides business papers, commercial printing and publishing papers, and technical and specialty papers, as well as softwood, fluff, and hardwood market pulp. The Personal Care segment offers absorbent hygiene products, such as adult incontinence products, feminine hygiene products, and baby diapers.
Learn more about Domtar Corporation
Size
6,600 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
-$127 million
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
-7.1%
Revenue
$3.6 billion
NASDAQ
UFS
* Ladders Estimates

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