Forest Extension Coordinator

Forest Extension Coordinator

Northumberland Forest Products Marketing Board (Board) was formed in 1974 and is one of the seven forest product marketing boards in New Brunswick. It represents over 3600 private woodlot owners in the county of Northumberland with the exception of Parish of Alnwick and Rogersville.

The Forest Extension Coordinator will report directly to the General Manager. Below are the key responsibilities of this position and the qualification & abilities required to effectively fill this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide woodlot owners and producers with professional advice and guidance on matters related to effectively managing private land in the Northumberland region.
• Provide owners and producers with technical guidance and support in the development of detailed harvest prescriptions.
• Develop comprehensive forest management plans designed to meet landowner objectives and enhance the resilience of their woodlots.
• Promote the NFPMB organization as the "go-to" source for the latest in forest management advice and knowledge.
• Deliver programs and services funded by the Board.
• Collaborate with other marketing boards to enhance professional knowledge and training opportunities.
• Collaborate with other Board staff in the delivery of silviculture programs, marketing and other board services.
• Oversee administration of silviculture program.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary technical diploma or degree in forestry.
• Active certification by the Association of Registered Professional Foresters of NB (RPF) or New Brunswick Forest Technicians Association Inc (CFT) or, be eligible and in pursuit of the accreditation.
• Two or more years of experience in the field of forestry.
• Knowledge and experience in silviculture treatments, harvest prescriptions, and harvest systems.
• Experience with GPS/GIS technologies and post processing procedures.
• Knowledge of relative provincial/federal environmental regulations related to forest practices.
• High degree of financial management and analytical skills.
• Valid driver's license and dependable means of transportation.

Abilities

• Effective time management skills and an ability to multitask.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• A self-motivated individual that can work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Although the NFPMB office is based in Miramichi, NB, this employment opportunity will require the candidate to travel throughout the Board's regulated area and occasionally to other nearby jurisdictions within the province.

Length of Employment:

• Full-time, salaried.