Forest Manager

The Forest Manager position is being advertised again. Applications received in the previous recruitment round will also be considered. Lieksa City’s Urban Environment Services area is recruiting a Forest Manager from 1 December 2026 or as agreed. The main duties include planning and carrying out forest management work, timber sales and supervision of timber sales, duties related to planning and managing urban forests together with the maintenance supervisor, responsibility for hunting lease agreements and the maintenance of forest roads, and other specialist duties. Lieksa City uses the ForestKIT forest information system. The eligibility requirements are a suitable higher-education degree in forestry and work experience in comparable duties. A category B driving licence is essential. Original degree and employment certificates must be presented at a possible job interview. The position has a six-month probationary period. Before taking up the position, the successful candidate must provide an acceptable medical certificate concerning their state of health. Success in the role requires forestry expertise, practical experience in supervisory duties, collaboration, communication and negotiation skills, a self-directed and responsible approach, an interest in development, and good oral and written presentation skills. Previous experience in forestry duties, project management skills, public procurement expertise and local knowledge of Lieksa are considered advantages. Lieksa City offers good employee benefits for sport, culture and personal development, as well as comprehensive occupational health services. The duties may be adjusted according to the selected person’s skills and experience. Starting salary is €4,116.65 per month, plus a possible professional supplement and a personal supplement based on performance assessment. Further information is available from Urban Environment Director Juha Jääskeläinen, telephone 040 636 2079, email juha.jaaskelainen(at)lieksa.fi. Applications are requested primarily through Kuntarekry at www.kuntarekry.fi by 12 November 2026 at 15:00 (job key LIE-10-5-26). If applying electronically is not possible, the application may be sent by post to Lieksa City, Registry, P.O. Box 41, 81701 Lieksa. Paper applications must also arrive by 12 November 2026 at 15:00.