Forestry Operations Manager / Woodlands Operations Manager

Full-Time | Leadership Role | Confidential Search

Location: Atlantic Canada / Northeastern Region (100% Paid Relocation)

Travel: Regional travel within Atlantic Canada and the Northeastern U.S. required

Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus structure, discussed confidentially

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks paid vacation
• 5% RRSP matching
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and HSA plan
• Tuition reimbursement and professional membership support

Are you a senior forester, forest operations professional, or woodlands supervisor ready to step into a leadership role?

We are conducting a confidential search for a Forestry / Woodlands Operations Manager to oversee a dynamic team and lead field operations including harvesting, transportation, and road construction/maintenance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on operational leadership while also contributing to long-term planning, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to take on a key leadership position within a well-established forestry organization with operations across multiple regions. The successful candidate will play an important role in driving operational performance while developing toward more senior leadership responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day forestry operations including harvesting, trucking/logistics, and road construction/maintenance
• Ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable execution of woodlands activities
• Manage budgets, planning, and resource allocation for assigned operations
• Supervise and develop a small team of forestry professionals
• Maintain strong working relationships with contractors, landowners, and internal stakeholders
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support operational planning and long-term forest management objectives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in forestry, woodlands operations, or natural resource industries
• Strong background in harvesting, logging, trucking, or road building operations
• Experience managing crews, contractors, and operational budgets
• Knowledge of safety programs and regulatory requirements in forestry operations
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, field-driven environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred

Career Growth

This role offers long-term career development within a stable, growing organization. You will gain exposure to large-scale forestry operations, modern management practices, and opportunities to advance into more senior leadership roles.

Regional Opportunities

Positions may be based in multiple operational regions across Atlantic Canada and the Northeast, with travel required to support field operations.

About the Organization

Our client is a well-established North American organization in the forestry and natural resources sector, known for its strong commitment to sustainable land management, operational excellence, and long-term resource stewardship. The company operates across the full forestry lifecycle, including silviculture, harvesting, transportation, and land management.

Interested in learning more?

This is a confidential search being conducted by Green Humanity Recruitment. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.