Deadline: Mon, 05/16/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Manulife Investment Management Forest Management, Inc Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Alabama Location Detail: Monroeville, AL Area Job Description: General Directive: Responsible for management, coordination and inspection of all operational timberland management aspects within assigned area. These tasks are to be performed in a team environment involving the Area Manager, Foresters, as well as Administrative, Accounting, Safety, Stewardship, Resource Support Team, Manulife Investment Management Timber and Agriculture and property management consultants. Scope: The area of management includes roughly 50,000 acres of timberlands primarily located across the southwest Alabama/southeast Mississippi. Management is implemented to reduce risk and maximize investor returns while maintaining compliance with MIMFM’s stewardship procedures and a safe work environment. Activities include timber marketing, harvesting administration, silviculture, protection of assets and other opportunistic sources of returns compatible with MIMTA objectives. Responsibilities: • Ensure client fiduciary obligations are maintained. • Maintain a safe working environment; enthusiastically and proactively promote safety among MIMFM teams, contractors, recreation users and visitors. • Plan and implement timber marketing, sales and contract oversight in the area in coordination with property consultants. • Plan and implement all silviculture activities in the area in conjunction with the larger MIMFM team efforts across the MIMTA ownerships. • Plan and implement BMP compliant road construction and maintenance. • Plan and secure non-timber revenue sources for client properties in alignment with MIMTA objectives including recreation revenues, retail land sales, surface use revenue and other opportunistic revenue sources. • Provide inputs into forest management planning, both long term and short term for areas under management, including quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, long term plans and comprehensive management plans. Support and conduct quarterly reporting including status commentary and updates as scheduled and requested. • Service the continuous information and communication needs of multiple teams based in multiple regions. • Implement internal BMP and forest certification procedures and support and participate in audits. • Maintain positive and proactive stakeholder relationships. • Ensure compliance with Manulife, Hancock Natural Resource Group, and MIMFM policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. • Other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time. Skill Sets Required: • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Strong propensity to work in a team environment. • Good computer and analytical skills. • Good working knowledge of GIS. • Knowledgeable of timberland accounting, land records, and forest management. • Knowledgeable in safety related management. Qualifications: • A bachelor’s degree in forestry or equivalent experience is required. • Graduate degree in forestry, wildlife or related discipline is highly desirable. • Minimum of 2 years forest management and forest operations experience desirable. • Southern Pine timber harvesting and silviculture experience preferred. • Must be team player and self-motivated. • Must be willing to work out of home in a rural environment. • Must have excellent relationship, interpersonal and communication skills. • Strong computer, GIS, and analytical skills. • Client service oriented. Miscellaneous: Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today. About John Hancock and Manulife: John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com. One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, and education savings plans. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com. 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. Salary: Commensurate with Experience How to Apply: https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmanulife.wd3.mywor…
