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Senior Forester

Manulife and John Hancock
Grants Pass, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

The Opportunity

Manulife Forest Management is seeking a Senior Forester to join the team in Oregon, based out of our Grants Pass, OR office. This position supports forest management operations on approximately 293,000 acres in "Western Oregon Region". Daily assignments are performed in a friendly team environment alongside a diverse group of foresters, managers, and administrative personnel.

Primary responsibilities for this position will be road and stream crossing design and supervision of road / stream crossing projects and road maintenance contracts; timber harvest planning, layout, and administration of timber harvest operations; budgeting, permitting, contract administration, and tracking responsibilities under BLM reciprocal right-of-way agreements.

Scope :

  • Required to develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, concerned partners and MIM staff.
  • Participate with region staff in the management of transportation systems, harvest operations, silviculture, and other land management activities
  • Will report directly to the Senior Area Manager, with oversight from the Senior Forest Engineer on technical engineering issues

Duties

  • Field engineering activities including design and layout of roads, stream crossings and harvest units
  • Administration of road construction, maintenance and harvest contracts
  • Design and implementation of FRIA-required road inventory and reporting to Oregon Department of forestry
  • Development of annual property budgets and forecasts
  • Stewardship and SFI compliance
  • Stewardship of people, including development, implementation, and leadership in support of the MFM safety principles
  • Support acquisitions, dispositions and client information requests
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Requirements :

  • A bachelor's degree in Forest Engineering, Forest Management, or other related field and at least 3-years of experience preferred
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Fluency in computer software including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and ArcGIS
  • Team player, be able to understand and work with others' needs and with different personalities
  • Highly motivated and entrepreneurial
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • In depth working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
  • Must work independently and travel to remote destinations in the woods
  • What can we offer you?

  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including :
  • Automatic 4% 401k match plus a cash balance pension plan 100% company-funded at 4% of salary

  • Optional Global Shares Ownership plan with company match of 25% on your contribution of up to $2,000 annually
  • Reimbursement for cell phone, caulk boots, and other specified equipment
  • Incentive programs to assist with insurance premiums
  • A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills!
  • A focus on growing your career path with us.
  • Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance, including
  • Commitment to the Oregon Family Leave Act, including 12-weeks of paid parental leave

  • 11 paid holidays in 2025
  • Paid personal leave including 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 3 family care days, and 5 sick days
  • Professional development and leadership opportunities
  • When you join our team

  • We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
  • We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
  • As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
  • LI-JH-MIMTA

    About Manulife and John Hancock

    Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https : / / www.manulife.com / en / about / our-story.html.

    Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    At Manulife / John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

    It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife / John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

    Primary Location

    USA, Oregon, Grants Pass, 303 NE E St. Suite 200A

    Working Arrangement

    Hybrid

    Salary range is expected to be between

    68,175.00 USD - $113,625.00 USD

    If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education / training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

    Manulife / John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption / surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee / family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension / 401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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    Salary : $68,175 - $113,625

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