Employer Manulife / John Hancock Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills This position is responsible for harvesting operations for Manulife Investment Management Timberland (MIMT) timber investments within the Mansfield Area. This includes supporting stewardship efforts of people and the environment. Provides mentoring and leadership as a team member.Manulife Forest Management (MFM) Southern Division currently consists of timberland investments approximating 1.7 million acres within the 11 southern states including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma. Mansfield Area = ~ 126,000 Acres Specific focus of the role includes field work, forest management, timber marketing, contract negotiation and administration, stewardship compliance, safety, and infrastructure management Position Responsibilities:Perform all tasks in a team-oriented environmentOverseeing timber harvesting operations including planning, harvest layout, contract administration, timber security, quality inspections and reporting.Update inventory and mapping software in conjunction with resource support personnel.Road and infrastructure planning and supervisionWorking with external consultants, contractors and state agency personnel to ensure casualty losses are minimized.Support efforts to identify and maximize non-timber revenue opportunities.Promote stewardship of people and the environment including safety initiatives and environmental enhancement opportunitiesParticipate in special projects and support company strategies such as acquisitions and land sales projects A bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field or comparable experienceStrong work ethic, team player with self-motivation and communication skills are all desirable traitsA minimum of 2 years’ forest management experience is preferred.Valid driver’s license and be insurable with company’s commercial carrier.Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office365 and GIS skills (ESRI).Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply key financial concepts to business decisions.Candidate must be service oriented from a fiduciary perspectiveComplete drug testing requirement and comply with company’s drug and alcohol policy Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Mansfield Salary: $47,775.00 USD - $79,625.00 USD Application Deadline: Sun, 02/15/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://careers.manulife.com/global/en/job/JR25120577/Harvest-Forester
