Permit Supervisor

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Posting ID: 27905

Position Type: Regular

City: Cranbrook, BC, Canada

Location: Cranbrook Offices

As the Permitting Supervisor, your role will encompass a range of important responsibilities related to cutting permit acquisition and overseeing project management. Your contributions will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth progression of various tasks, including appraisals, site plans, and field activities. This position is a full-time member of the Kootenay Woodlands Team and will be located out of our Cranbrook office.

The life of the Forestry (Permitting) Supervisor includes:

• Working collaboratively with our Indigenous partners and the Canfor Forest Planning Team
• Ensuring activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, Forestry Legislation, Canfor’s Environmental Policy, Forestry Principles, and Forestry Management System
• Managing and completing all activities associated with Cutting Permit and Road Permit Acquisitions, including Appraisals, Site Plans, Engineered Cost Estimates, etc.
• Implementing and improving stumpage management best practices

For this role, come equipped with:

• Registered or eligible for registration as an RPF or RFT with the Association of BC Forest Professionals
• Associated university degree or technical diploma with related forestry experience
• Knowledge of applicable BC forestry and related legislation and policies

Ideally, you have experience working with Indigenous groups and a past in archeological surveys, riparian & eco classification, terrain stability, and visual impact assessments. You also have basic GIS skills such as map making and some previous fieldwork.

If you are a self-starter with attentive listening skills and an inquisitive ability, click that “apply” button today!

The salary range for this position is: $77,000.00 - $96,000.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options, and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews.