Operations Intern

The Role
Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Intern will support planning and operational activities in the Central Island Operation. The position includes a combination of office duties, field planning, and operational support providing an excellent opportunity to gain on-the-job experience and mentorship from professional operations managers and consultants. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assisting Central Island Operations staff in all aspects of road and harvest planning, mapping, scheduling, and resolving operational issues;

Planning and developing optimal road and harvest plans while keeping a high standard for safety, environment, quality, productivity, and cost; and

Coordinating field reviews with internal and external professionals and stakeholders such as biologists, geo-technical engineers, foresters, auditors, etc.

Required Skills and Experience
Graduated with a Diploma or Degree in Forestry or equivalent;

Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent;

Registered with the ABCFP (or eligible for registration) as a RPF and/or RFT;

Proficiency in planning and layout;

Proficiency in safety management;

Proficiency in computer applications and GIS functions;

Ability to self direct and effectively organize, plan work and prioritize resources;

Strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills;

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in collaborative team-based environments; and

Experience in operational planning, roads and harvesting scheduling, engineering, contract management and/or other logging operations knowledge will be considered an asset.