Do you have solid experience in sustainable forestry or the forest products sector and a passion for sustainable supply chains? Are you ready to directly manage client portfolios, conduct audits, and shape the future of sustainable land use in North America? If so, you could be our next Supply Chain Specialist based in Quebec.

What you can expect:

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will lead the delivery of forest certification and sustainability services, acting as both auditor and trusted advisor. You will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, conduct on-site and remote audits under FSC, SFI, and PEFC systems, and provide high-level technical support to ensure compliance and client satisfaction. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a measurable impact in the forest product supply chain.

Working with us is never routine so the first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.

• Manage your own portfolio of certified clients, ensuring audits are scheduled, conducted, and completed accurately and on time.
• Lead Chain of Custody (CoC) audits, both on-site and remotely, providing expert guidance and evaluating client compliance with sustainability standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, offering ongoing technical support and ensuring high levels of customer service.
• Oversee audit-related project management tasks, including budgeting, report review, and logistical coordination.
• Maintain quality and consistency across all audits and contribute to Preferred by Nature’s quality control systems.
• Collaborate with the team to identify new service opportunities and support regional business development efforts.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development on forestry certification systems.
• Represent Preferred by Nature in meetings, events, and industry stakeholder engagements in Quebec, Ontario, and the Maritimes.

Within three months, you will:

• Complete onboarding and certification-specific technical training (FSC and/or PEFC and SFI, according to previous experience).
• Shadow audits and begin planning and logistics for your assigned clients.
• Support client communications and internal system updates.

Within six months, you will:

• Lead CoC audits independently.
• Complete certification-specific technical training on other certification schemes (PEFC and SFI, FSC Controlled Wood, EUDR modules).
• Finalize consultant agreements, manage your audit schedule, and maintain certification data in Salesforce.

Within one year, you will:

• Operate independently as Lead Auditor and Client Manager.
• Manage the full audit lifecycle for your portfolio.
• Complete certification-specific technical training on other certification schemes (PEFC and SFI, FSC Controlled Wood, EUDR modules).
• Contribute to internal process improvements and support junior team members.

Important that you:

• Have a post-secondary education (college/university) plus  3+ years  of professional experience in the forest products sector; or secondary education plus  4+  years of relevant experience.

The forest products sector includes, but is not limited to: environment, paper and pulp, wood-based sector, or experience in activities related to manufacturing, research, education, standards development, forest industry/product associations, forest law and regulation, transport, distribution and recycling, or transport and storage of forest and tree-based products.

• Experience in sustainability sourcing, responsible supply chains, or certification standards (FSC, PEFC, and SFI) is an asset.
• Experience in conducting or managing audits is a strong asset.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills in  French ; intermediate English proficiency required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-service mindset.
• Technically savvy with tools like Excel, Salesforce, and audit platforms.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 40%, primarily within Quebec, Ontario, and the Maritimes.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment. Must be comfortable with ambiguity and able to interpret certification standards within audit frameworks.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. We value passion, purpose, and the ability to learn on the job.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Global work culture
• High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home.
• An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
• Potential future international travel opportunities
• A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment
• Start with 24 days of vacation leave per year