Forest Management Director

Motivated to manage the forestry of the beautiful Chaudière-Appalaches region?

The Appalachian Forest Management Cooperative (CGFA) is looking for their next forest management director for the organization that employs nearly 45 people!

You will be responsible for

• Planning and supervising forestry operations: Coordinate all field interventions (reforestation, land preparation, logging, clearings) in public and private forests.
• Technical, geomatics, and regulatory management: Ensure the quality of work using technological tools and ensure strict compliance with forestry laws by liaising with the MRNF and authorities.
• Environmental and certification management: Ensure the application of environmental norms (PGES, CEAF) and the organization's forestry certifications.
• Human resources management: Supervise, recruit, and evaluate foremen and field teams.
• Administrative tracking and financial management: Participate in budget preparation, track operational costs, optimize equipment use, and produce activity reports.
• Partner relations and business development: Maintain trust with clients, owners, and partners, represent the Cooperative at regional committees, and seek new business opportunities (biomass, consulting services).

You will stand out if you have

• A bachelor's degree in forest management and environments;
• At least 3 years of experience in forestry operations management;
• Membership in the OIFQ;
• Knowledge of the cooperative environment (asset).

Don't forget interpersonal communication, problem-solving skills, and exceptional leadership!

To ensure success in your role, we offer the following working conditions:

• A permanent position;
• A 43-hour/week schedule, from 7:00
• AM to 5:00 PM Monday to
• Thursday and from 7:00
• AM to 12:00 PM on Friday;
• A salary starting at $34/hour, depending on experience;
• Access to remote work as needed;
• Access to a RVER, contributed to at 3% by the employer, as well as collective insurance paid at 50%;
• Vacation weeks depending on acquired experience;
• Access to a network in public and private forests that includes expertise in all aspects of the forestry industry (financial, management, technical, operational).

Additionally, work according to a business model focused on mutual aid and investment in the community!

The Cooperative, located in Sainte-Apolline-de-Patton, is committed to excellence, environmentally respectful, and aims to provide its clients with quality, diverse, and tailored services to ensure its sustainability and recognition as an indispensable actor in the forestry sector. It also has an active subsidiary in the forest biomass sector, CGFA Énergie. Visit their website here: https://www.cgfa.ca/!

So, is your career continuing here?

Submit your CV and a cover letter directly under the job posting, or to ... for the attention of Pier-Luc Morneau!