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The Northumberland Woodlot Owners Association will be accepting applications for a position as a Silviculture Technical Lead.
Duties will entail the following:
Minimal experience is required and the successful candidate must hold a post-secondary forestry education and be eligible for registration as either a CFT or RPF in New Brunswick. Travel will be required throughout Northumberland region and occasionally to other places within the province and other nearby jurisdictions. The successful candidate must also hold a valid NB driver’s license and a dependable means of transportation.
Our ideal candidate:
All interest applicants can apply before July 25,2022. Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume to: woodlot@nb.aibn.com
To learn more about NWOA, visit our website: www.nwoainc.com
Duties will entail the following:
- Plan, implement, supervise and perform technical functions in silviculture operations and other forest management activities involving thinning, site preparation, planting, and partial harvesting;
- Conduct field assessments and area measurements of various forest management activities and ensure criterion guidelines have been meet for payment submission;
- Assist and perform technical functions using GPS and GIS mapping systems as well as other computerized information systems;
- Conduct, supervise, liaise and participate in other various related activities as may be required;
- Inform woodlot owners of Federal and Provincial regulations governing forestry operations on their land;
- Provide forestry education, advice and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations and the general public.
Minimal experience is required and the successful candidate must hold a post-secondary forestry education and be eligible for registration as either a CFT or RPF in New Brunswick. Travel will be required throughout Northumberland region and occasionally to other places within the province and other nearby jurisdictions. The successful candidate must also hold a valid NB driver’s license and a dependable means of transportation.
Our ideal candidate:
- Is able to work both independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment;
- Is physically capable of walking several hours at a time on various forest terrains and weather conditions, and capable of lifting loads of up to 15kg;
- Is a fast learner that responds well to constructive feedback;
- Has effective time management, problem solving and communication skills;
- Is adaptable to a variety of work environments and situations;
- Has a positive attitude and ability to maintain a professional, courteous and friendly manner.
All interest applicants can apply before July 25,2022. Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume to: woodlot@nb.aibn.com
To learn more about NWOA, visit our website: www.nwoainc.com
Accounts Payable, Receptionist
Job Brief – Performs administrative and office support activities for multiple staff. Duties may include processing payments, fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations, data entry and filing. Extensive software skills, internet research abilities and strong communication skills are required. May assist with overflow work from other departments and fill in for the administrative staff as needed.
Responsibilities – Priority is to assist in weekly accounts payable, including but not limited to processing and balancing payments, reconciling payments to production reports and utilizing custom payment software. Other responsibilities will include answer and direct phone calls; organize and schedule meetings and appointments; maintain contact lists; produce and distribute correspondence; memos; letters; faxes; and forms; assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports; develop and maintain a filing system; provide general support to visitors; and general office maintenance.
Requirements – Knowledge of office management systems and procedures; excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work; attention to detail and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and planning skills; proficiency in MS Office. Bilingual (English/French) would be considered an asset.
Covid 19 consideration – In order to protect the health and well being of staff members, their families and our customers, one must adhere to our COVID 19 policy.
Details – Term position 30-35 hours per week.
Send cover letter and resume, including education and experience by e-mail to nwoodlot@nb.aibn.com or in person at Northumberland County Forest Products Marketing Board, 271 McMurdo Street, Miramichi West.
Deadline to apply – August 5, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
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