Woodlands Operations Management Opportunities

Job summary

You will lead and manage forestry operations, including harvesting, trucking, and road construction, while ensuring safe and efficient practices. The role involves stewarding land according to long-term management plans and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and environmental integrity.

Job details

The Woodlands Division offers an exciting opportunity for forestry professionals to lead and grow within our organization. As a woodlands leader, you will play a vital role in our world-class forestry practices, ensuring efficient and safe operations. These roles provide a platform for successive advancement and professional development, allowing you to take your career to new heights. Responsibilities Although responsibilities will vary my role, some common responsibilities include: Demonstrate leadership in production, motivating a team of employees and/or contractors. Ensure operational efficiency, budgeting, and planning, meeting organizational goals. Maintain high safety standards and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Manage and influence others with 5+ years of management experience. Present to senior leaders, negotiate, and problem-solve effectively. Drive performance and objectives with a results-oriented mindset. Lead change and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in forestry. Foster a positive and inclusive work environment. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Forestry, Business, Engineering, or a relevant field. 5+ years of management experience with a proven track record of influencing others. Strong safety leadership skills and a solid understanding of business principles. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective team collaboration. Ability to work independently and drive results. Agile mindset to navigate and lead change. Proficiency in relevant software and tools for forestry operations. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required. Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making. Passion for continuous learning and professional development. Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. At Irving Woodlands, we take pride in our role as stewards of the land. Focused on rigorous and sustainable land management, Irving Woodlands is guided by an 80-year management plan that preserves the environmental and ecological integrity of our land, air, water and wildlife. Irving Woodlands maintains an engaged team of over 1,600 employees, contractors, seasonal workers and students who are dedicated to research, conservation and continuously improving our forest management practices and long-term business results. Our multi-faceted team trains, develops and builds long-term, rewarding careers in all aspects of forestry, from tree nurseries and tree improvement to research and environmental management. Our forestry professionals, supported by our logistics and professional services group, are world-class and implement leading strategies in these areas: silviculture, planting, harvesting, trucking and logistics, operational and road construction, maintenance, technology, forest patrol and research. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work across any of our safety first, cutting-edge technology operations and land holdings located in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine.

What you’ll do

You will lead and manage forestry operations, including harvesting, trucking, and road construction, while ensuring safe and efficient practices. The role involves stewarding land according to long-term management plans and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and environmental integrity.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in Forestry, Business, Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of management experience with strong safety leadership and analytical skills is required.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forestry management
• Operations management
• Safety leadership
• Team collaboration
• Data-driven decision-making
• Strategic planning
• Communication
• Analytical skills
• Change management
• Silviculture
• Logistics
• Harvesting
• Road construction
• Environmental management
• Business principles
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Business Results
• Forest Management
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Management
• Environmental Resource Management
• Forestry
• Land Management
• Operations

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Logistics
• Engineering
• Agriculture
• Operations Management Analyst
• Emergency Management Director
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Emergency Management Directors

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