Job Description

Planning Technician, Miramichi, New Brunswick

When you join our team as a Planning Technician, you will be a key part of the planning team responsible for all aspects of harvest and road layout and the implementation of the Operating Plan. Our Planning Technician will primarily work in the field and require a strong commitment to safety and the environment.

What You\'ll Do

• Layout of harvest areas and road locations.
• Conducting forest inventory surveys.
• Timber cruising areas to determine eligibility for various harvest methods.
• Relief logging supervision.
• Other field or office activities as directed.

What You Offer

• Graduate of a forestry technical or degree program, Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technician within NB, or eligible to become one.
• Proficiency with databases, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and GIS applications.
• Flexible schedule.
• Strong commitment to safety and environment.
• Practical knowledge of timber quality and value.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong results orientation.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Sound planning and organizing skills.
• Strong experience in the field or a willingness to develop.
• Experience with survey techniques
• Willing to work in the field a majority of the time.
• Able to work alone and in inclement weather.

Who We Are
Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we\'re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer
Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You\'ll also get a competitive benefits package including:

• Extended Health & Dental

• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
• RRSP Matching Plan
• Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you\'ll have plenty of opportunities to \'Start Here. Go Far.\' Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at .

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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