Supervisor, Forestry

First Quantum

Panama City, Panama
Not specified (assumed to be field-based due to the nature of the role)
Minimum 4 years forestry supervision experience
Technical or university degree in forestry
Valid driver's license required for field work
First Quantum is seeking a Supervisor of Forestry in Panama City, responsible for overseeing field activities related to reforestation, nursery management, and forest maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess a technical or university degree in relevant fields, have at least four years of supervisory experience in forestry, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills

Job Summary

  • The Supervisor Forestal is responsible for coordinating and supervising field activities related to reforestation, nursery management, and forest maintenance programs.
  • This role ensures compliance with technical, environmental, and safety standards while guaranteeing operational efficiency and traceability of commitments to regulators and communities.
  • First Quantum Minerals is recruiting specifically to support the Safe Preservation and Management (PSM) program and safe handling of existing materials without reactivating mining operations.

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First Quantum is seeking a Supervisor of Forestry in Panama City, responsible for overseeing field activities related to reforestation, nursery management, and forest maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess a technical or university degree in relevant fields, have at least four years of supervisory experience in forestry, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Minimum 4 years forestry supervision experience
  • Technical or university degree in Forestry
  • Valid driver's license required for field work
  • Proficiency with GPS and QGIS tools
  • Knowledge of Panamanian environmental regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience using drones for monitoring
  • Familiarity with MS Office software suite
  • Ability to motivate operational field teams
  • Strong problem-solving and independent thinking skills

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years experience in forestry supervision
  • Degree in Forestry Engineering, Agronomy, or Environmental Sciences
  • Valid driver's license
  • High availability for field work

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