Dave Dobi
About Dave Dobi
Dave Dobi is a Forestry Supervisor at Canfor in Cranbrook, British Columbia, specializing in roads, right-of-way, and logging operations. He has extensive experience in budget management, winter operations, fire management, and has held various roles in forestry since the early 1990s.
Work at Canfor
Dave Dobi has been employed at Canfor since 2018, serving as the Forestry Supervisor for Roads, Right-of-way, and Logging in Cranbrook, British Columbia. In this role, he manages budget forecasting and cost control for capital projects. His responsibilities include overseeing winter operations that utilize up to eight graders and avalanche control equipment. He also manages a summer program that encompasses three to seven road building sites and four to six maintenance crews. Prior to his current position, Dobi held various roles at Canfor, including Forestry Supervisor for Operations from 2014 to 2018 in Elko, BC, and Forestry Supervisor for Planning from 2001 to 2014 in Vavenby, BC.
Education and Expertise
Dave Dobi holds a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry with Honours from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 1988 to 1991. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Simon Fraser University, completing his studies from 1981 to 1985. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in forestry management, planning, and operations.
Background
Before joining Canfor, Dave Dobi worked at Ainsworth Engineered from 1992 to 2000 as part of the Forest Engineering and Planning team in Lillooet, BC. His extensive experience in the forestry sector spans over three decades, with a focus on operational management, planning, and compliance with certification audits. Dobi's career reflects a commitment to effective forest management practices.
Achievements
In his current role, Dave Dobi is responsible for the tenure harvest of 69,000 cubic meters in southern Alberta. He is also involved in fire management and control, as well as incident investigation. His work includes ensuring compliance with certification audits, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining industry standards and safety protocols.