Forester

Assist in the implementation of Manulife Investment Management Forest Management’s harvest and silviculture program as needed. Manulife Investment Management Forest Management has the objective of providing a timber harvesting and silviculture program that meets or exceed all laws and SFI® objectives and achieves target investment returns for the client. 

Inland South Region encompasses roughly 275,000 acres and harvests/reforests 6000-12,000 acres annually. Develop and maintain relationships with MIMFM staff and MIM staff. Develop and maintain relationships with harvesting, silviculture, and road building contractors.

Position Responsibilities:

CONDUCT ALL ACTIVITIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH MFM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ALL REGULATORY AND SFI REQUIREMENTS

Conduct harvest unit layout.

Participate in region silviculture projects.

Administer timberland management contracts.

Participant in the North Inland Division safety program.

Assist with the development of harvest plans.

Provide information to Populate and maintain tactical harvest plans.

Support implementation of SFI® standards for timberland management activities.

Manage and update GIS data.

Interact with other MIM groups such as Acquisitions, Client Account Group, etc as needed.

Special projects as requested or needed.

Assist with contract appraisals, costing, bids, and retrospective analysis.

Assist with contract negotiation and document preparation.

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Forest Management (or related field such as Forest Engineering/ Forest Science) or equivalent experience is required.

2-5 years of timber management experience.

Strong working knowledge of Oregon Forest Practice Regulations.

Demonstrated strong organizational skills.

Knowledge of computer software, with emphasis in ESRI products, Excel, Access, and Word.

Must be team player, able to understand and work with others, and with different personalities.

Must be highly motivated and entrepreneurial.

Must have strong oral and written communication skills.

Capable of working alone in steep, uneven, rugged terrain.

When you join our team:

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.