Forest Certification

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation seeks a Forest Certification Manager to oversee sustainable forestry certification programs across North America and South America. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Director of Sustainability, representing the company in public policy meetings, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting internal audits. The role requires 5 years of relevant experience, knowledge of ESG trends, and strong communication skills. This is a remote position with potential travel.
Job Purpose

To implement and manage programs, policies, and procedures related to sustainable forestry certification for all U.S., Canadian, and South American operations as applicable.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Sustainability & Public Policy to achieve LP's sustainability goals and public policy objectives.
• Represent LP at external public policy meetings with key stakeholders and work with industry associations to develop business recommendations based on policy research. Monitor federal and regional legislation and assess its impact on LP. Connect with LP subject matter experts and escalate as needed.
• Ensure conformance with SFI and PEFC standards. Plan and lead LP's third-party certification efforts across the U.S, Canada & South America.
• Oversee and participate in internal and external audits. Help develop evaluations and any corrective actions related to the company's sustainable forestry practices at all forestry locations. Ensure that forestry research and partnership program requirements regarding sustainable forestry are met, and the results and learnings of those investments are transferred throughout the forestry organization as needed.
• Complete and submit the SFI annual progress report and support other environmental reporting processes throughout the year.
• Provide guidance and support on sustainable forestry programs to Plant Forestry Managers and all other staff within LP's Forest Resources Department in the U.S, Canada & South America.
• Support the Director of Sustainability & Public Policy to ensure the corporation is well represented and has input into potential changes in forest certification and labeling programs. Also, ensure any concerns are communicated appropriately throughout the corporation.
• Work with Corporate Communications, Sales & Marketing, and Legal regarding corporate statements associated with sustainability and forest resource environmental claims.

Requirements for Success
• 5 years of experience in public policy or forest management or a combination of experience and training demonstrating the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• A working knowledge of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) trends and practices.
• Knowledge of laws, governmental proceedings, and best management practices governing forestry and/or natural resources in Canada and the U.S.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current sustainable forestry and best management practices.
• The ability to operate a computer and supporting software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills are essential.
• The ability to work cooperatively with all levels of LP staff, including Corporate Communications, Sales, and Marketing, Segment Business Partners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.

Education
• A Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, political science, economics, environmental, forestry, or natural resources-related field is highly preferred.

Work Environment
• This position will be remote, working in a home office environment. Open to US or Canada applicants.
• Travel: up to 30% of time depending on need, including international travel.

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs, including health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing, and more.