Forwarder Operator
- NB, Canada
- New Brunswick, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Essentiel : au moins 2 ans d’expérience sur un porteur dans des opérations par bois court.
- Posting language
- English · French
- Posted
Original job description
English section of this bilingual listing.
FORWARDER OPERATOR
Cut-to-Length | Full-Time | New Brunswick & Nova Scotia
Location: Southeastern New Brunswick and Northern Nova Scotia
Pay: $26–$32 per hour, depending on experience
Apply by: November 6th, 2026
ABOUT US
ACFOR is a Maritime-based forestry company managing woodlands for private landowners and partners across NB and NS. Our work centres on climate-smart forestry: thinnings and partial harvests that keep forests healthy and productive for the long term. We're a small team, we run modern equipment, and we care about doing the job right.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Run our Ponsse Wisent forwarder in cut-to-length operations, working with our harvester operator.
- Forward and sort products from thinnings and partial cuts while protecting the trees left standing and the soil.
- Do daily inspections and preventative maintenance, and handle basic field repairs.
- Keep the crew and supervisor up to date on progress, issues and safety.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Must have: at least 2 years running a forwarder in cut-to-length operations.
- Must have: experience in thinnings or partial cuts, or a strong interest in learning this style of work.
- Must have: mechanically capable; you can diagnose and fix common issues.
- Must have: valid Class 5 driver's licence and a reliable safety record.
- Assets: First Aid, WHMIS, forestry safety training, onboard computer or production-reporting experience.
WHAT WE OFFER
- $26–$32 per hour, based on experience.
- Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Company truck and paid accommodations when working away.
- Health benefits after 6 months.
- Pension plan after 1 year.
- Ponsse forwarder.
- Training in climate-smart harvesting and room to grow with a forward-thinking company.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply by email to admin@acfor.ca. Tell us your experience, what machines you've run, and when you could start. We review applications as they come in; closing date November 6, 2026.
- ACFOR is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified people
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FORWARDER OPERATOR
Cut-to-Length | Full-Time | New Brunswick & Nova Scotia
Location: Southeastern New Brunswick and Northern Nova Scotia
Pay: $26–$32 per hour, depending on experience
Apply by: November 6th, 2026
ABOUT US
ACFOR is a Maritime-based forestry company managing woodlands for private landowners and partners across NB and NS. Our work centres on climate-smart forestry: thinnings and partial harvests that keep forests healthy and productive for the long term. We're a small team, we run modern equipment, and we care about doing the job right.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Run our Ponsse Wisent forwarder in cut-to-length operations, working with our harvester operator.
- Forward and sort products from thinnings and partial cuts while protecting the trees left standing and the soil.
- Follow harvest plans: trail layout, brush mats, wet-ground limits, buffers.
- Do daily inspections and preventative maintenance, and handle basic field repairs.
- Keep the crew and supervisor up to date on progress, issues and safety.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Must have: at least 2 years running a forwarder in cut-to-length operations.
- Must have: experience in thinnings or partial cuts, or a strong interest in learning this style of work.
- Must have: mechanically capable; you can diagnose and fix common issues.
- Must have: valid Class 5 driver's licence and a reliable safety record.
- Assets: First Aid, WHMIS, forestry safety training, onboard computer or production-reporting experience.
WHAT WE OFFER
- $26–$32 per hour, based on experience.
- Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Company truck and paid accommodations when working away.
- Health benefits after 6 months.
- Pension plan after 1 year.
- Ponsse forwarder.
- Training in climate-smart harvesting and room to grow with a forward-thinking company.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply by email to admin@acfor.ca. Tell us your experience, what machines you've run, and when you could start. We review applications as they come in; closing date November 6, 2026.
- ACFOR is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified people
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OPÉRATEUR OU OPÉRATRICE DE PORTEUR
Bois court | Temps plein | Nouveau-Brunswick et Nouvelle-Écosse
Lieu : Sud-est du Nouveau-Brunswick et nord de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Salaire : 26 $ à 32 $ l’heure, selon l’expérience
Date limite : 6 novembre 2026
QUI SOMMES-NOUS
ACFOR est une entreprise forestière des Maritimes qui aménage des boisés pour des propriétaires privés et des partenaires au N.-B. et en N.-É. Notre travail repose sur une foresterie adaptée au climat : des éclaircies et des coupes partielles qui gardent la forêt en santé et productive à long terme. Nous sommes une petite équipe, nous travaillons avec de l’équipement moderne et nous tenons à faire le travail comme il faut.
CE QUE VOUS FEREZ
- Opérer notre porteur Ponsse Wisent dans des opérations par bois court, en équipe avec notre opérateur d’abatteuse.
- Débarder et trier les produits issus d’éclaircies et de coupes partielles en protégeant les arbres résiduels et le sol.
- Suivre les plans de récolte : tracé des sentiers, lits de branches, limites en terrain humide, zones tampons.
- Faire les inspections quotidiennes et l’entretien préventif, et effectuer les réparations de base en forêt.
- Tenir l’équipe et le superviseur au courant de l’avancement, des problèmes et de la sécurité.
CE QUE NOUS RECHERCHONS
- Essentiel : au moins 2 ans d’expérience sur un porteur dans des opérations par bois court.
- Essentiel : expérience en éclaircie ou en coupe partielle, ou un vif intérêt à apprendre ce type de travail.
- Essentiel : habile en mécanique; vous savez diagnostiquer et régler les problèmes courants.
- Essentiel : permis de conduire de classe 5 valide et un bon dossier de sécurité.
- Atouts : premiers soins, SIMDUT, formation en sécurité forestière, expérience avec un ordinateur de bord ou les rapports de production.
CE QUE NOUS OFFRONS
- 26 $ à 32 $ l’heure, selon l’expérience.
- Du lundi au vendredi, 40 heures par semaine.
- Camion de la compagnie et hébergement payé lors des déplacements.
- Assurance santé après 6 mois.
- Régime de retraite après 1 an.
- Porteur Ponsse.
- Formation en récolte adaptée au climat et des possibilités de croissance au sein d’une entreprise tournée vers l’avenir.
POUR POSTULER
Écrivez-nous à admin@acfor.ca. Parlez-nous de votre expérience, des machines que vous avez opérées et de votre date de disponibilité. Nous examinons les candidatures au fur et à mesure; date limite : 6 Novembre 2026.
ACFOR souscrit au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et accueille les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées.
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Responsibilities
Operate a Ponsse Wisent forwarder in cut-to-length harvesting, forwarding and sorting products while protecting residual trees and soil. Follow harvest plans, perform inspections and maintenance and basic repairs, and communicate progress, issues, and safety information to the crew and supervisor.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least two years of forwarder experience in cut-to-length operations, experience or a strong interest in thinning and partial-cut work, and the mechanical ability to diagnose and fix common issues. A valid Class 5 driver's licence and a reliable safety record are required; First Aid, WHMIS, forestry safety training, and onboard computer or production-reporting experience are assets.
Skills
- Forwarder Operation
- Cut-to-Length Operations
- Thinning and Partial-Cut Harvesting
- Product Forwarding and Sorting
- Harvest Plan Compliance
- Trail Layout
- Brush Matting
- Wet-Ground Protection
- Buffer Protection
- Equipment Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Field Repairs
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Safety Communication
- Production Reporting
Benefits
- Company Truck
- Paid Accommodations
- Health Benefits
- Pension Plan
- Training
- Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Forestry
- Logging
- Forwarder
- Ponsse Wisent
- Cut-to-Length
- Climate-Smart Forestry
- Thinning
- Partial Harvesting
- Product Sorting
- Harvest Plans
- Trail Layout
- Brush Mats
- Wet-Ground Limits
- Buffers
- Equipment Inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Field Repairs
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Class 5 Driver's Licence
- First Aid
- WHMIS
- Forestry Safety Training
- Onboard Computer
- Production Reporting