Ontario Forester/forestry operations Jobs – 10 Openings This Week

Forester/Forestry Operations Supervisor
Root River Logging —Sioux Lookout, ON
- From $100,000 a year
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Operations Forester
Interfor Corporation —Timmins, ON
- $90,000–$100,000 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Construction experience
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Designated paid holidays
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Operations Forester, Ontario Woodlands - Remote Operations 1
Domtar —Thunder Bay, ON
- $85,000–$106,000 a year
- Temporary
- Remote
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance program
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Operations Forester, Ontario Woodlands
Domtar —Thunder Bay, ON
- $76,000–$94,000 a year
- Temporary
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance program
Urban Forestry Planner-C1443
City of London —London, ON
- $62,220–$90,408 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
5d
Forest Assistant
Corporation of the County of Dufferin —Mulmur, ON
- $39.56 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Employee assistance program
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6d
Supervisor, Forestry and Natural Heritage
Region of Waterloo —Kitchener, ON
- $104,413.40–$130,530.40 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's
- Continuous improvement
Forester
Stella-Jones Inc. —Ontario
- $73,000–$91,000 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Contract Faculty- Forestry Technician-Adaptive Practices/Forestry Techniques
Fleming College —Lindsay, ON
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
Sr. Forest Inventory Specialist
PRI Consultants —Ontario
- Full-time
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
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Operations Forester
Interfor Corporation —Timmins, ON
When you join our team as a Operations Forester, reporting to the Operations Manager, you will collaborate with your team on operational plans and…
$90,000–$100,000 a year
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Operations Forester, Ontario Woodlands
Domtar —Thunder Bay, ON
Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay. Take an active role in the continuous improvement program to maximize productivity.
$76,000–$94,000 a year

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Forester/Forestry Operations Supervisor

Root River Logging
Sioux Lookout, ON

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Job details

Full-time
From $100,000 a year

Qualifications

Environmental regulations
CPR Certification
Forestry
EHS
Farming, fishing or forestry experience
Workplace safety policies
Post-secondary education
Mapping software
Logistics
Environmental compliance
Schedule management
Supervising experience
First Aid Certification
Team management
Class G Licence
Communication skills
Team coordination
GIS

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Job Overview

Root River Logging is seeking an experienced and motivated Forester / Forestry Operations Supervisor to join our team. This position will support and oversee the safe, efficient, productive, and compliant delivery of logging and wood chipping operations throughout Northwestern Ontario.

The position will be primarily field-based and will involve significant supervision and coordination of bush operations, including harvesting and chipping activities. The successful candidate will also complete associated operational planning, compliance, mapping, reporting, and administrative work as required.

Duties

Supervise and coordinate day-to-day logging and chipping operations, including field crews, equipment activities, and production priorities.
Coordinate harvesting, forwarding, chipping, trucking, and equipment movements to maintain efficient workflow and production.
Work closely with equipment operators, truck drivers, contractors, management, and forest industry clients.
Review and interpret operating maps, harvest direction, prescriptions, boundaries, and other operational requirements.
Monitor harvesting activities for compliance with environmental, contractual, operational, and safety requirements.
Conduct field inspections and identify and address operational or compliance concerns.
Assist with harvest block layout, boundary verification, GPS/GIS mapping, and field documentation.
Assist with scheduling, resource allocation, operational logistics, and coordination of crews and equipment.
Monitor field conditions and identify practical solutions to production, access, equipment, or operational challenges.
Maintain accurate operational, compliance, production, and other required records.
Provide leadership and direction to employees while reinforcing Root River Logging health and safety policies and safe work practices.
Complete other forestry, supervisory, operational, and administrative duties as required.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Forestry, Forest Management, Forestry Technician/Technology, Natural Resources, or a related field, with strong preference given to candidates with Ontario forestry experience.
Forestry or logging operations experience is required.
Strong understanding of mechanized forest harvesting operations and forestry equipment.
Experience supervising employees, contractors, or field operations is considered a strong asset.
Ability to interpret forestry maps, operating prescriptions, harvest requirements, and environmental restrictions.
Experience with GPS/GIS or digital forestry mapping applications.
Strong organizational, communication, documentation, logistical, and problem-solving skills.
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with heavy forestry equipment and its operational requirements are considered assets.
Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and make sound field decisions.
Valid Class G driver's licence and ability to travel extensively on forestry roads.
Willingness to work outdoors in remote locations, extended hours, weekends, and camp stays as required.
Strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, productivity, accountability, and teamwork.

Assets

Registered Professional Forester (R.P.F.), Associate R.P.F., or eligibility for registration.
Ontario Forest Operations Compliance Inspector certification.
First Aid/CPR and applicable forestry health and safety training.
Experience with wood chipping operations.
Supervisory experience in mechanized logging operations.
Experience working with Sustainable Forest Licence holders or other forest industry clients.
Knowledge of Northwestern Ontario forestry operations.

This position is well suited to a practical, motivated forestry professional who is comfortable working directly with logging crews and equipment, can solve problems in a fast-paced operating environment, and understands the importance of balancing production, safety, and compliance.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: To be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
Benefits: Health and dental benefits
Schedule: Monday to Friday, overtime and weekends as needed
Work Location: In person, Sioux Lookout area and other forestry operating locations

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
RRSP match
Vision care

Work Location: In person

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