Job Description

About Us:

KBM is an independently-owned and operated company offering a range of services to clients in both the private and public sector. Since 1974 we have been headquartered in Thunder Bay, ON along the north shore of Lake Superior. In 2011, KBM opened a satellite office in Prince Albert, SK. In 2024 KBM opened two additional offices in Fredericton, NB and Yellowknife, NWT. All locations attract outdoor enthusiast to explore the endless networks of parks, trails, rivers, and lakes.



KBM operates three tightly integrated business units: KBM Aviation, KBM Geomatics and KBM Field Services in addition to operating KBM Outdoors (and outdoor equipment and supplies retail store). KBM's Field Services division has an operational territory that spans Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan with growing operations in Western and Northern Canada. KBM provides a flexible, dynamic, and challenging work environment with opportunities to further your skills in a team-based atmosphere. KBM is a diverse horizontal organization with opportunities for growth within the company across all business units.

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We are currently seeking a full-time Operations Manager based in Prince Albert, SK. As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day office management, high-level project management and supporting a variety of field work programs. You will report directly to KBM's Principal of Field Services. KBM's Prince Albert Office supports a wide array of projects and clients ranging from silviculture operations and large-scale forest inventory programs to utility inspections, desktop-based GIS, and ground support for KBM's Aviation team. The successful candidate must have a strong background in commercial forestry operations, experiencing managing a small contingent of staff, and a willingness to learn new skills and support projects within KBM's diverse range of service offerings.



The Operations Manager position will include both office-based and field work components. A willingness to travel is a requirement. Office duties may include local office HR, local office staffing, client engagement, proposal writing, preparing client invoices and other month-end tasks. Field work tasks may include supervising silviculture activities (e.g., tree plants, regeneration assessments, etc), forest health surveys, forest inventory data collection and GNSS data collection. Certain field work projects will require travel in small fixed-wing or rotary wing aircraft.



The tentative start date for this position is Friday October 27th, 2025

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Qualifications:

Accreditation as a Registered Professional Forester in Saskatchewan (or the ability to obtain accreditation); Degree or Diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management; Minimum 2-years related forestry experience; Minimum 2-years project management experience; Minimum 2-years experience managing administrative operations and directing staff; Effective written and verbal communication skills; Competent within the meaning of the Saskatchewan Employment Act; Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.

Other skills that are considered assets include:

Demonstrated experience using GNSS systems for navigation and data collection; Proficient use of ESRI suite products (ArcPro, ArcMap, AGOL, Field Maps, Survey 123, etc); Demonstrated experience working outdoors in remote locations.

Compensation:

The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000 per year (dependent on experience and qualifications). Compensation includes competitive benefits packages and optional RSP contribution matching.



To express interest in this opportunity, please forward a

cover letter

and

resume

to Stephane Audet (saudet @ kbm.ca) and cc Eric Bongelli (ebongelli @ kbm.ca) with the subject line "Operations Manager Application". We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



Deadline to apply for this position is Tuesday September 30th, 2025.