Justin Goodman, RPF
Chetwynd
Summary
Motivated and technically proficient Planning Forester with foundational knowledge of forest regulation, operational planning and stewardship practices. Skilled in preparing site plans, cruise plans and appraisals. Strong communicator with experience writing professional reports, rationales and collaborating with stakeholders, Indigenous communities and government agencies. Committed to enhancing forest management through continuous improvement, aligning sustainable practices with practical operational outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning Forester
West Fraser Mills
05.2019 - Current
- Completed and peer reviewed site plans
- Completed appraisals/re-appraisals
- Ran check cruise program
- Managed layout and cruising consultant
- Supervised summer students
- Participated in consultation with First Nations and stakeholders around harvesting practices
- Worked to develop a variety of partial-cutting strategies while operating in caribou habitat.
- Led field tours highlighting enhanced forest management blocks to stakeholders, Indigenous representatives and ministry staff
- Coordinated patch-size analysis
- Participated in Forest Stewardship Plan development
- EMS coordinator
- Member of Safety committee
Planning Summer Student
West Fraser Mills
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Completed stream assessments
- Planting quality inspections
- Check cruises & re-sweeps
- Assisted layout consultants
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON05-2019
Skills
- Adaptable and eager to try new practices
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Dependable and self-motivated team contributor
- Active listening and interpersonal skills
- Field skills in layout, cruising and eco-typing
- Experience in interpreting and implementing forest legislation and procedural manuals
- Experience writing well structured reports and rationales for decision making
- Proficient with ArcGIS
Certification
Intermediate First Aid
Stream & Wetland classification training
S100
UTV & Snowmobile training
Drone License
Danger Tree Assessor
Timeline
Planning Forester
West Fraser Mills
05.2019 - Current
Planning Summer Student
West Fraser Mills
04.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Lakehead University
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