Operations Forester

At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren't just the trees and timberlands we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we've been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world. Discover your career path at Weyerhaeuser! Weyerhaeuser is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team as an Operations Forester in Weyerhaeuser’s Kenora Ontario Timberlands. The Timberlands Team is responsible for all aspects of wood supply including Planning, In-block Road Construction, Harvesting and Fibre Purchasing and Sales activities in support of a modern Engineered Lumber facility. Kenora is situated on beautiful Lake of the Woods in the heart of some of the most scenic wilderness in Ontario. With a population of 16,500 the city offers excellent recreational opportunities at your doorstep. Kenora is North America’s premier boating destination. We are the connection to Lake of the Woods and its 14,522 islands. Through our many events and amenities, we celebrate our history and together we build our future. We are stewards of the Lake, nurture its pristine environment and live the lake life! For more information and 30 great reasons’ to call Kenora home, please visit www.kenora.ca

Reporting to the General Manager and working in conjunction with the Ontario Timberlands Team the primary objectives of this role are:

• Monitoring, auditing and re-enforcement of Weyerhaeuser’s safety standards for contract road building, harvesting, and hauling operations for contractors supplying wood to the Kenora Laminated Strand Lumber Mill

• Ensuring effective implementation of the Integrated Fibre Supply Plan and develop actions to address any gaps to meet the weekly and monthly cost and inventory targets for the Kenora Laminated Strand Lumber Mill and other external mill customers

• Negotiate and secure private purchase wood

• Re-enforcement of Weyerhaeuser’s Forest Stewardship standards and product quality standards for all road construction, harvesting and hauling operations

• Lead monthly one-on-one reviews with suppliers regarding performance in the areas of safety, delivery, forest stewardship and product quality

• Strong beliefs and behaviors in safety and environmental values 
• Operational forestry skills are desirable 
• A team player with a focus on results 
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities 
• Forestry degree or suitable combination of education and experience. 
• Eligible to apply for Ontario RPF status is considered an asset 
• Communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a diverse group of suppliers

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $84,688 - $121,681 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team as a nonunion employee, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Nonunion Canadian employees are automatically enrolled in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan, which includes a paid company match up to 6%, in addition to a company contribution equaling up to 7.25% of your base salary. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP).

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Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.