Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time, permanent position with flexibility to be based in Prince George or Fort St. John, BC. The successful candidate will manage the development, implementation and evaluation of major projects.  Projects are taken from original concept through to final completion. This position’s primary focus is managing multiple major projects that are of local interest, have a range of stakeholders, and typically are short in duration.

Job Highlights

• Competitive Compensation: $90,000 – $125,000 per year, based on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family.

• RRSP matching plan for your future.

• Professional Growth: Support for training, certifications, and payment of professional dues.
• Diverse Work: Office and field-based work across a range of project types and client profiles.
• Team Environment: Join a positive, safety-focused team that values integrity and innovation in forestry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and implements projects in accordance with project management standards.
• Determines project scope, defines project deliverables and develops project charters to align with the requirements of the major project.
• Develops and maintains a broad range of stakeholder relationships to achieve project objectives and leads consultation sessions.
• Prepares reports containing graphical, tabular, cartographic and written documentation of work results.  Presents analysis results to clients and/or company executive. Provides recommendations to the executive and clients regarding policy development, resource allocation decisions and stewardship issues.
• Provides updates to the Operations Manager and/or General Manager on project status and progress.
• Develops and implements all consultation and communication plans.
• Plans and conducts project evaluations and post-implementation reviews and documents findings for future reference.
• Manages the overall change control process throughout the life cycle of the project, including changes to the written scope statement, project schedule, budget and deliverables.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee daily project operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and manage project and assigned staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Performance Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the performance of the project and assigned personnel, identifying areas for improvement.
• Expected availability for site meetings and field work is 30% of the time and expected office work is the remaining 70%.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a natural resource field.
• Extensive experience with multiple aspects of forest management such as silviculture, planning and forest development.
• Registered or able to register with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (RPF, RFT).
• Positive attitude, highly organized, and proven ability to supervise and mentor junior staff members.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the forest industry.
• Valid BC driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of the BC tenure and appraisal system.

How to Apply

If you are excited by the opportunity to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please submit your cover letter and resume (in PDF format) via email to [email protected].

Please include “Project Manager – Your Name” in the subject line of your email. Application Deadline: This posting will remain open until the successful candidate is hired (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). We encourage interested applicants to apply early. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!