Forester

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Hybrid

Job Description

The Opportunity

Manulife Forest Management, Inc., is seeking a qualified candidate to join the team in Texas, based out of a Nacogdoches, Texas office. This position supports forest operations on approximately 143,000 acres in east Texas and SE Oklahoma. Daily assignments are performed in a friendly team environment alongside a diverse group of foresters, managers and administrative personnel. 

A tremendous opportunity to gain proficiency across a diverse landscape with exposure to the following forest management operations; participation in safety program for contractors, stewardship of the environment, advanced pine silviculture, road maintenance, harvesting administration, timber marketing support, reforestation, inventory support, and contractor relations.

An opportunity to work with other MFM staff at various locations across the globe.

Implement Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) objectives and standards.

Gather and analyze market intelligence to help negotiate prices with area mills.

Build and maintain strong relationships with timber procurement personnel, logging contractors, and MFM personnel in other areas.

Allows individual to collaborate in a team environment while working independently to meet business goals. 

A successful candidate will have the option to be enrolled in a tax-free vehicle reimbursement plan or provided a company fleet vehicle. 

Position provides the experience and knowledge necessary to accelerate your career in both forestry and business professions.  

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting delivered timber harvesting operations including planning, harvest layout, contract administration, timber security, quality inspections and reporting.
• Developing site specific silviculture prescriptions, planning, budgeting, implementing and performing quality inspections of all applicable operations.
• Administering local reforestation programs to ensure successful plantations are reestablished that meet or exceed growth expectations.
• Update inventory and mapping software in conjunction with resource support personnel.
• Support regional stewardship activities and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) Program objectives.
• Asset protection, working with external consultants, contractors and state agency personnel to ensure casualty losses are minimized.
• Work with MFM Recreational License Administrators, hunters, and other recreational users to ensure license compliance and maximize non-timber revenue.
• Participate in special projects to add diversity and broaden skills.
• Position Requirements:

What are we looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years forest management experience desirable. 
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable with company’s commercial carrier.
• Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS.  
• Knowledge or ability to learn and apply key financial concepts to business decisions.
• Must be team player and have strong communication skills.
• Client service oriented and self motivated!
• Completion of drug testing and complying with company's drug and alcohol policy.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• 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.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

What's our commitment to you?

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

• Boundless opportunity!
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

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 .

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Primary Location

Nacogdoches, Texas

Salary range is expected to be between

$46,575.00 USD - $77,625.00 USD

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

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)