Terry J. Traer is a registered professional forester with over 35 years of experience in forestry management, including expertise in forest certification programs. He has held several leadership roles in the pulp and paper industry, managing teams and multi-million dollar budgets. Traer has a strong safety record and is proficient with GIS/GPS systems and Microsoft software. He is bilingual in English and French.

1. TERRY J. TRAER, RPF
29152 rte 134 Point La Nim, NB Home: 506-684-4852 tteerrrryy..ttrraaeerr@@bbeellllaalliiaanntt..nneett
Cell: 506-686-4853
PROFILE
Registered Professional Forester with extensive experience in Forestry management in the pulp and
paper industry. Expertise in ISO/SFI Forest Certification programs and FSC Chain of Custody.
Possesses excellent research and analytical skills and adept at developing and maintaining budgets for
maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness. A strong team player and leader committed to high standards
of safety, with strict adherence to established rules and guidelines. Possess a working knowledge in the
use of GIS/GPS applications and proficient with computers using Microsoft software. Fluent in English,
with a practical conversational working knowledge and comprehension of the French language.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GREAT WESTERN FORESTRY LTD. July 2013 to October 2013
Assistant Project Manager
Lower Churchill Project (LCP) Clearing of Right of Way
For Transmission Line
 Reporting directly to Director of Great Western Forestry Ltd.
 Oversee operations (camp setup and LCP ROW)
 Supervise up to 100 staff (union and salary)
 Harvesting plans and access plans to the LCP ROW
 Making critical decisions during absence of director
 Meet or exceed production targets, weekly, biweekly and monthly meetings with Nalcor
 Resolve issues with suppliers, staff and contractors
ABITIBIBOWATER, Liverpool, Nova Scotia September 2008 to June 2012
(closure of Mersey Mill)
Wood Procurement Superintendent
 Reporting directly to Manager of Wood Procurement for private wood requirements
 Reporting to G.M. Woodlands on forestry issues relating to private lands in Nova Scotia
 Schedule private wood deliveries from over 350+ small to large private suppliers to furnish 3
wood facilities, a sawmill, a biomass energy plant, and a paper mill
 (Direct contact with suppliers to maintain 2-way communication on safety and quality concerns
 Conduct monthly Sustainable Forestry Initiative forest audits on private land suppliers
 Complete Monday Reports when in the absence of the Manager of Wood Procurement and other
related administrative duties
 Member of the Company Continuous Improvement (CI) Team
 Member of the WSSC committee
 Member of the BMP Manual committee

2. Terry J. Traer, RFPNS
Planning Forester 1975 to August 2008
(closure of Dalhousie Mill)
 Manage a team of 4 direct reports and 3 contractual employees including completion of annual
management performance evaluations
 Coordinate 25-year management planning & development strategy for Crown Lands, as well as
annual and 5-year operating plans, and coordinate operations, including planting and pre-commercial
thinning
 Prepare and manage annual company operating budget of $2M, a levy budget of $500K, and a
$1.6M annual Provincial silvicultural budget on Crown Lands
 Develop, coordinate, and integrate IT technology, GIS/GPS system, and operational processes to
improve efficiency and productivity
 Coordinate and monitor 5th Year Performance Indicators annually to ensure licensing renewal of
Forest Management Agreement (FMA)
 Chairman and Administrator of the Forestry Advisory Committee comprised of industry,
government and public stakeholders
 Environmental Manager and management representative for coordination of audits, including
internal/external/environmental, ISO 14001, SFIS, Provincial Forest audits, and forest certification
programs
Operations Manager/Supervisor, 1993-1999
 Conduct operational planning for unionized, non-unionized, and sub-licensees operations on the
Crown Timber License 1
 Provide leadership and support for staff to maximize performance to attain objectives
 Supervise 65 unionized employees, 9 non-unionized contractor operations with 70 employees,
and 7 sub-licensee operations
 Promote safety and the well being of employees to achieve zero recordable accidents
 Coordinate Forest Fire Prevention and unauthorized harvest (trespass) processes on Crown
Timber License 1
 Coordinate and monitor operations for quality specifications and quantity of allocated volumes
 Prepare and monitor annual budgets
 Develop and submit annual operational capital project expenditures for road and bridge
construction
Operational Planning Forester, 1989-1993
 Prepare and monitor annual budget
 Coordinate and implement annual plans on Crown Timber License 1 for unionized, non-unionized,
and sub-licensee operations
 Plan, prepare, and submit capital project proposals to senior management for approval
 Monitor and track annual harvest volumes for compliance within 1% of total allocation
 Develop and implement 5 Year Operating Plan assignment of Harvest Blocks to obtain annual
allocated volumes
Management Forester, 1981-1989
Management Forester Trainee, 1977-1981
Summer positions, 1975-1976
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3. Terry J. Traer, RFPNS
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 Successfully obtained Chain of Custody (COC) certification from Forest Stewardship Council in
2007 for Dalhousie Bowater Mill Division
 Played a significant role in Woodlands Group receipt of Board of Director Safety Award in 2007
as the first Canadian woodlands group to exceed 250,000 hours without a loss time accident
 Successfully obtained ISO 14001 re-registration for four woodland locations in 2003, as well as
registration to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard (SFIS)
 Appointed Management Representative for implementation and registration of the ISO 14001
Standard from 2000-2003 for:
o Dalhousie Woodlands Freehold Land in Gaspe, QC, with zero non-conformances
o Woodlands Operations of the Baker Brook, with one non-conformance
o Dalhousie Woodlands Freehold land in the Miramichi, NB, completed within 10
months, with zero non-conformances
o Dalhousie Woodlands Operations on New Brunswick Crown Lands, completed
within 18 months, with zero non-conformances
 Designed and developed a process for monitoring and tracking Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs), enabling retention of a 25-year management cycle for crown lands
 Represented the company on the Board of Directors of New Brunswick Forest Product
Association as well as various Ad hoc Government/Industry committees including the Red Tape
Reduction Committee, and Chief Forester Committee for NB
 Achieved significant financial savings through efficient realignment of labour and outsourcing of
non-critical functions
 Recipient of the Dale Carnegie, Highest Personal Achievement Award in 1989
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, Fredericton, NB
Bachelor of Science, Forest Management Resources (Bscf)
Courses:
 Safety Culture training (Bowater)
 RLG International (Financial Training)
 Personal Management Development
 Management Performance Evaluation
 Financial Analysis
 Benchmarking
 Situational Leadership
 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
 Time Management
 GIS and GPS
 Effective Speaking and Human
Relations, Dale Carnegie
 Internal Auditor training
 Various internal management training
courses
 ISO 14001, SFIS-2007 and FSC
 Chain saw operator course
 Defensive Driving course
 First Aid/CPR certificate 2013
 WHMIS certificate 2013
 GIS & GPS
 Power Line Hazard Training 2013
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4. Terry J. Traer, RFPNS
Professional Affiliations:
 Current member of the Registered Professional Forestry Association of Nova Scotia February
2010
 Member of the Registered Professional Forestry Association of New Brunswick 1982- Sept 2008
 Member of the Board of Directors, New Brunswick Forest Product Association (NBFPA), 2006-7
 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard Representative on the NB-SFI Implementation
Committee, 2003 - 2008
 Coordinator/Administrator, Dalhousie Forestry Advisory Committee, 2000 - 2008
 Member of the Ducks Unlimited fund raising committee, Dalhousie Chapter, 2003 - 2008
Certifications:
 Continuous Forestry Education (CFE) Certification, Professional Forestry Association, 2010
PERSONAL
 Ice Hockey Official Level 3
 Alpine Ski Instructor Level 1
 Enjoy reading and snowshoeing
 Avid classic car enthusiast
 Working on personal woodlot
REFERENCE
Available Upon Request
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