Forestry Superintendent - Indigenous Relations

Forestry Superintendent – Indigenous Relations

Meadow Lake/Prince Albert, SK

Our Forestry Superintendent - Indigenous Relations partners with our neighboring Indigenous Communities to build an innovative and sustainable future for all of us. By participating in meaningful dialogue and engagement and creating successful business relationships they ensure that we all benefit from a healthy and resilient forest ecosystem. If you are passionate about forestry and committed to working with Indigenous Communities, apply to join Tolko today!

We’re looking for a Forestry Superintendent - Indigenous Relations to join our Meadow Lake Woodlands Team in Meadow Lake, or Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.Our Meadow Lake Woodlands Team operates Tolko's forest resources across Saskatchewan, including timber harvesting, silviculture, and forest management and log yard activities. We are dedicated to sustaining these areasto the benefit of all who live and work there.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Minimum 5-10 years of related experience with an understanding of forestry planning and operations.
• Familiarity and good understanding of Indigenous cultures and history within SK and Canada.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Proven experience with managing Indigenous relationships, preferably in a forestry context.
• Ability to promote Tolko as a potential employer for Indigenous people.
• Ability to leading and or participate in meetings with Indigenous partners and communities.
• A strong understanding of Saskatchewan forest management practices, government requirements and guidelines related to indigenous consultation and engagement.
• Regulated professional with the Association of Saskatchewan Forest Professionals or able to become registered.

In this role you will:

• Be responsible for the engagement and fostering of relationships with several neighboring Indigenous communities for our Meadow Lake Woodlands Division.
• Provide support and guidance to Woodlands staff by advancing Indigenous community engagement, business development, training, and education.
• Participate in the negotiation and implementation of agreements that contribute to successful and meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Play an active role in corporate and other regional Indigenous Relations committees and community events, while acting as a key contact with various First Nation and Metis communities.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting challenge with supportive team members.
• You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $91,500 - $122,000 per year.
• You'll earn an additional northern allowance on top of your base pay (if based in Meadow Lake).
• You will be eligible to participate in Tolko’s bonus program.
• Competitive benefits and retirement plans come standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• Relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
• Continued professional development through on the job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
• A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today atwww.tolko.com/careers. Applications will be accepted until Monday, January 22nd, 2024.
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About Meadow Lake

Meadow Lake is located just a short distance from the beautiful Meadow Lake Provincial Park in Saskatchewan. Here, you can experience the spectacular brilliance of our prairie sunsets or look on in awe as the northern lights dance across the sky. Since Meadow Lake serves as the main business centre for Northwest Saskatchewan, you can enjoy small town living with a population of approximately 5300, while taking advantage of amenities usually reserved for larger cities.

Visit us at Meadowlake.ca to learn about the community and find out why life is better here.

Visit http://www.meadowlake.ca/ for more information.

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