Posted 10 days ago
Forestry Superintendent – Operational Planning
@ Tolko Brand - External
Slave Lake, Alberta
Overview
Tolko is hiring a Forestry Superintendent for Operational Planning in Slave Lake, Alberta, to coordinate fibre supply to its mills across the Woodlands Division. The role leads forest professionals on landscape-level and annual operating plans, manages Indigenous, government and stakeholder relationships, and oversees contractors. The posting states a full-time schedule that mixes office and field work, a salary of $95,250 to $127,000 per year plus a northern allowance and bonus program.
Pay:
$95,250–$127,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Oversee a team of forest professionals on landscape-level plans and harvest programs
- Lead relationships with Indigenous communities, stakeholders and the public to secure fibre
- Coordinate operational planning for all Alberta operations
- Ensure Annual Operating Plans and General Development Plans are operationally sound
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 10+ years of related industry experience
- Registered or eligible as a Forestry Professional in Alberta
- Strong knowledge of Alberta forest legislation
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Commitment to safety
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Supply chain & logistics |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forestry Professional (Alberta) |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Tolko Brand - External
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Full company description
With state-of-the-art operations across western Canada, Tolko is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of forest products for customers around the world. For over 60 years, our family-owned company has been recognized by customers and business partners for being reliable, flexible, efficient and offering quality products. With the third generation of family leadership, we’re continuing that legacy today in our divisions throughout western Canada and joint ventures in the Southern United States. At Tolko, our values, vision and mission aren’t just what we believe. They’re how we work, live and serve our customers every day. Fundamental to our success is a diverse and committed workforce that thrives on change, building relationships, and a drive toward excellence. When you join Tolko, you’ll develop your skills and be encouraged to pursue diverse opportunities with a company that’s built on integrity, respect, and provides employees with the inclusive environment, support and opportunity to build great lives.
- LinkedIn followers
- 22,566
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,464
- Reported office locations
- 3000 - 28 Street, Vernon, British Columbia V1T 9W9, CA
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- 180 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake, British Columbia V2G 3P6, CA
- 4167 Rottacker Road, Williams Lake, British Columbia V2G 5E4, CA
- Postal Bag 3000, High Prairie, Alberta T0G 1E0, CA
- 11401 - 92 Street, High Level, Alberta T0H 1Z0, CA
- PO Box 1400, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0, CA
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- 5189 LA-125, Olla, Louisiana 71465, US
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- Business categories
- Paper Manufacturing
- Forestry
- Manufacturing
- Product Search
- Other recorded names
- Tolko Industries
- Specialties
- Wood Products
- Forest Products
- Lumber
- Plywood
- OSB
- and LSL
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 194,166,666
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
With state-of-the-art operations across western Canada, Tolko is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of forest products for customers around the world. For over 60 years, our family-owned company has been recognized by customers and business partners for being reliable, flexible, efficient and offering quality products. With the third generation of family leadership, we’re continuing that legacy today in our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vernon, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1956 |
| Specialties | Wood ProductsForest ProductsLumberPlywoodOSBand LSL |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 46 |
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Forestry Superintendent – Operational Planning
Slave Lake, Alberta
Our Forestry Superintendent plays an integral part in coordinating a sustainable supply of fibre to our manufacturing facilities while working closely with Indigenous communities, Government, stakeholders and the public. Read on to learn how you can join our team and make an impact!
We’re looking for a Forestry Superintendent to join our Woodlands Division with offices in Slave Lake, High Prairie and High Level, Alberta. Combined we are responsible for managing approximately 3,200,000 m3, delivered to our mills in Slave Lake, High Prairie and High Level annually. We are dedicated to sustaining these areas to the benefit of all who live and work there.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- Minimum 10+ years of related industry experience.
- Currently registered or eligible as a Forestry Professional in Alberta.
- Experience in managing large scale projects and coordinating staff to innovate and deliver organizational results.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong knowledge of related AB Forest legislation and implementation.
- Possess a well-developed understanding of, timber harvesting, silviculture systems and forest stewardship planning, and timber development.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities, government, public and internal and external stakeholders.
- Unwavering commitment to safety and the ability to demonstrate safe behaviors.
We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
In this role you will:
- Oversee a team of forest professionals who are responsible for implementing landscape level plans to facilitate forest development and subsequent harvesting and stewardship programs for approximately 3,200,000 m3 annually.
- Lead and manage operational relationships with Indigenous, stakeholders and the public as required to secure fibre for Tolko’s manufacturing facilities.
- Lead landscape level planning initiatives and strategic coordination to support operational timber development.
- The Forestry Superintendent is responsible for the coordination of the Operational Planning for all the Alberta operations.
- Standardization of best practices related to Planning and Operational Excellence.
- Ensuring that Annual Operating Plans and General Development Plans are “operationally” sound and mitigate environmental, flora, watershed, wildlife and soil concerns.
- Foster strategic partnerships with our contractors and managing contracts in a way that will create efficiencies and give us the competitive advantage of securing fibre.
- Have the benefit of a flexible schedule working between office and field work. You are empowered to manage priority initiatives and schedule your time accordingly.
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 $95,250 to $127,000 per year.
- You'll earn an additional northern allowance on top of your base pay.
- You will be eligible to participate in Tolko’s bonus program.
- Competitive benefits and retirement packagescome standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
- Relocation supportincludes community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
- Continued professional development 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 70 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 at www.tolko.com/careers.
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About Slave Lake
Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people, It’s an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore.
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