• Do you want to work for a forest resource company with a commitment to sustainability and the environment?
• Do you want to work with a safety-focused team of professionals within a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

West Fraser Mills Ltd. Chetwynd Division is currently looking for a Full Time Senior Planning Forester to assist in the management of our forestry operations in the Chetwynd TSA. This position offers a challenging, diverse and exciting opportunity to become part of our professional resource management team. Our team works hard to apply progressive forestry practices to the area we manage.

We are looking for a candidate who can manage a full range of responsibilities in a cost effective manner while working in a team environment. This position requires a dynamic, career-minded individual with excellent organization and communication skills, leadership of timber staff and consultants, strategic planning skills and an extensive broad based forestry background. This is a senior planning position and the successful applicant must be able to supervise staff, represent the company in dealings with other licensees, government agencies and various consultants. The job will be a mix of field and office work. Strong mentoring skills will be an asset.

The successful candidate will possess:

• B.Sc. in Forestry or related discipline
• A strong focus on safety.
• Familiarity with BC forest legislation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Preference will be given to RPF’s with 5 years or more experience.
• An RFT will be considered depending on skills and experience.

Chetwynd is a growing community with excellent year round recreational activities, medical and educational facilities. Our mills and forest operations are an integral part of the communities in which we operate, providing economic stability to the employees and families that live in and around the forests we manage.

If this sounds like the company for you - apply today by checking out our website at www.westfraser.com and following the "jobs" link or by emailing a copy of your resume to jesse.rashke@westfraser.com.

Please submit your application in confidence before February 29, 2012