Experienced Planning Forester at Weyerhaeuser
Location
smithers, regional district of bulkley nechako
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other-General
Posted
June 05, 2026
Join Weyerhaeuser Grande Prairie Timberlands as a Planning Forester focused on operational planning for sustainable forest management. Utilize your expertise in ArcGIS Pro to design cutblocks and roads efficiently.
This role, based in Grande Prairie, AB, requires at least eight years of experience, with significant expertise in road and cutblock planning, stakeholder communication, and safety leadership. You will facilitate the Annual Allowable Cut and aid in collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners while managing multiple projects to achieve forestry goals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead development of road and cutblock plans for harvest areas
• Liaison between planning, harvesting, and silviculture teams
• Manage and organize contract layout and resource assessment crews
• Ensure cost tracking and exceed operational plan expectations
• Build relationships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders
Requirements:
• Degree or diploma...
This role, based in Grande Prairie, AB, requires at least eight years of experience, with significant expertise in road and cutblock planning, stakeholder communication, and safety leadership. You will facilitate the Annual Allowable Cut and aid in collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners while managing multiple projects to achieve forestry goals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead development of road and cutblock plans for harvest areas
• Liaison between planning, harvesting, and silviculture teams
• Manage and organize contract layout and resource assessment crews
• Ensure cost tracking and exceed operational plan expectations
• Build relationships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders
Requirements:
• Degree or diploma...