JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Seasonal Tree Planting Project Manager for our tree planting operations is a key member of the Management Team. We are looking for a self-motivated leader with a strong sense of initiative and ability to manage change and high performing teams. The Project Manager achieves results through others by providing clear communication, effective coaching, and addressing employee concerns to promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and strong engagement. The Project Manager will oversee planting operations, crews, camps, and systems for the summer plant (May-July) and, if available, the fall plant (Sept-October).
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure projects and professional teams operate effectively and efficiently with the highest care to quality, safety, and productivity.
• Manage a team of 3-5 Crew Leaders that each manage a 10-person planting crews providing a safe, productive, respectful, and rewarding workplace where tree planters want to return year after year.
• Optimize team performance through effective onboarding, training, coaching, development, and performance management activities.
• Manage logistics and planning of day-to-day operations
• Organize tree drops to planting locations and tree delivery to planters.
• Model best practices to ensure healthy forests and a better-quality yield for the future.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years' supervisory/management experience in tree planting operations
• Minimum NB class 5 equivalent with willingness to obtain NB class 4 equivalent
• Must be available to work rotating schedule (3 days on 1 day off shift)
• Experience managing camp-based crews is considered an asset
• Experience operating equipment such as ATVs, skidders, muskeg, side-by-sides, etc. is considered an asset
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
At Irving Woodlands , we take pride in our role as stewards of the land. Focused on rigorous and sustainable land management, Irving Woodlands is guided by an 80-year management plan that preserves the environmental and ecological integrity of our land, air, water and wildlife.
Irving Woodlands maintains an engaged team of over 1,600 employees, contractors, seasonal workers and students who are dedicated to research, conservation and continuously improving our forest management practices and long-term business results. Our multi-faceted team trains, develops and builds long-term, rewarding careers in all aspects of forestry, from tree nurseries and tree improvement to research and environmental management. Our forestry professionals, supported by our logistics and professional services group, are world-class and implement leading strategies in these areas: silviculture, planting, harvesting, trucking and logistics, operational and road construction, maintenance, technology, forest patrol and research. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work across any of our safety first, cutting-edge technology operations and land holdings located in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine.