West Fraser

Planning Coordinator

West Fraser • $80K — $111K *
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5N5In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Forest Professional (RPF or RFT) or eligibility for registration
  • Commitment to safety and sustainable forest practices
  • Current Class 5 driver's license
  • Over 2 years of planning experience in forestry
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Responsibilities

  • Conduct timber reconnaissance and design road and cutblocks
  • Develop cutting and road permits and prepare appraisals
  • Administer and supervise contracts
  • Liaise with First Nations, the government, and the public
  • Incorporate wildlife, social, and cultural values into designs
  • Develop site plans and operational plans

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Pension and savings plans
  • Life, disability, and accident insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Additional benefits for employee well-being
Full Job Description
Planning Coordinator

Based in Williams Lake, and reporting to the Planning Superintendent, the Planning Coordinator will work within a team of forest professionals responsible for all timber development activities. Within this role, there is opportunity to enjoy a balanced mix of field and office work while living in the Williams Lake area.

You'll Do:

  • Timber reconnaissance, road and cutblock design
  • Cutting permit and road permit development, appraisal submissions
  • Contract administration and supervision
  • Liaise with First Nations, government and the public
  • Incorporation of wildlife, social and cultural values into harvest area designs
  • Development of site plans and other operational plans


You have:

  • A registered Forest Professional (RPF or RFT) or eligibility for registration with Forest Professionals BC
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and responsible forest stewardship
  • A current class 5 driver's license
  • >2 years of relevant experience in planning activities such as block and road layout, site plan, cutting permit and appraisal preparation is preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
  • A positive attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment


What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position is $80,000, and $111,000, may vary depending on education and relevant experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.


Your Workplace Location:

Williams Lake is a family-friendly community in central British Columbia. It offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities, regular community events, and unlimited recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts. It doesn't take long to feel part of Williams Lake's welcoming community.

About West Fraser

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a Canadian forestry company that produces lumber, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, and wood chips based in Quesnel BC, Canada. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a member of the Forest Products Association of Canada. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. was twice recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and five times as Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2017. Also, the company was recently named for the fourth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and Canada's Best Employer for Recent Graduates for 2018. West Fraser was founded by three brothers from Seattle: Pete, Bill and Sam Ketcham in 1955. The three brothers decided to do business together and purchased a small planing mill in Quesnel, British Columbia. Over the years the company grew, "West Fraser has become the largest lumber manufacturer in North America with 8,600 employees globally – about 5,000 in Western Canada – at about 50 locations." In April 2020, it was revealed that Jim Pattison had upped his stake in West Fraser to 13.8% ownership, prompting speculation that the Canadian billionaire had plans to merge the company with Canfor, of which he owns 51%. In response, West Fraser adopted a shareholder rights plan or "poison pill" in order to defend against any attempts at a takeover.
Learn more about West Fraser
Size
8,200 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ
WFTBF
* Ladders Estimates

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