OPERATIONS FORESTER
Full-time, Permanent position, based in our Temagami Office.

Temagami Forest Management Corporation

• Manages the Temagami Forest under a Sustainable Forest Licence.
• Is a Crown agency established in December 2020.
• Is governed by a Board of Directors representing the interests of Communities, First Nations, and Forest Industry.
• Has multiple mandates including investment of revenues in communities, First Nations, and the forest itself. 

Temagami Forest

• World-renowned Forest with beautiful lakes and rivers providing an exceptional variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
• Transition forest between the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence and Boreal Forest Regions.

Consider this exciting opportunity to use your innovation and expertise in forestry operations to make a difference! Be a part of the change to help Temagami Forest Management Corporation (TFMC) become a premier provider of sustainable forest management.

As the Operations Forester, you will work closely with the forest industry and oversee TFMC’s forestry activities including harvesting, silviculture, timber valuation, road planning and construction, budgeting, management planning, and forest inventory, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and directives.

The Operations Forester will assist with harvester performance management, timber marketing and development, forest revitalization projects, and community initiatives such as wildfire preparedness.

Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have:

• Registered Professional Forester (RPF) status or have the willingness and ability to obtain the accreditation within 2 years (other qualifications may be considered); 
• five years of operational experience in forestry (Harvesting, Roads, Inventory, Silviculture); 
• working knowledge of all Acts, legislation, standards, and management principles that apply to Ontario forest management and forest operations; 
• ability to manage complex and controversial issues;
• demonstrated strong communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills; 
• familiar with GIS forestry applications; 
• strong analytical, conceptual, evaluation and problem-solving skills; 
• proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365; 
• a valid driver’s licence, and a vehicle suited for off-highway travel.

TFMC provides:

• a competitive compensation and benefit package, 
• relocation assistance, and 
• personal vehicle reimbursement for work-related travel.

Interested applicants should reply no later than May 15, 2025. Enquiries are welcomed. Please apply in confidence by emailing your resume and cover letter to Mr. Craig Yeates, General Manager, Temagami Forest Management Corporation at craig.yeates@tfmcforestry.ca

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact
Craig Yeates - General Manager
craig.yeates@ƞmcforestry.ca
Temagami Forest Management Corporation
P.O. Box 274, Temagami, Ontario P0H 2H0
www.temagamiforest.com