Contract Services Manager

Western Forest Products Inc.; Woss; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Pension 7%

Health benefits

Vacation 4 weeks

Employee assistance program

Learning & development

Job summary

Western Forest Products Inc. in Woss, BC, is seeking a Contract Services Manager to lead road construction, harvest and log sorting operations, ensuring production targets and profitability.

You will manage contractors, coordinate with Operations, and drive safety and efficiency across the Englewood Forest Operation. The ideal candidate has timberlands experience, strong leadership and a track record supervising contracts; FPBC registration is a plus.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of timberlands logging operations and planning.
• 10+ years of experience in Timberlands.
• Proven track record of contract supervision.
• Experience with road construction and dryland sorting is an asset.
• Knowledge of Government Regulations related to Timberlands and Contract Services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, ensure safe work performance and achievement of departmental goals.
• Supervise Contractor hourly operations personnel and ensure compliance with safety and policy.
• Maintain open communication between operations personnel and Contractor/Company representatives.
• Support harvesting plans development and execution.
• Drive safety, quality and productivity improvements with contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Timberlands logging

Contract supervision

Health and safety

Microsoft Office

Regulations knowledge

Project management

Education

FPBC registration (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Western Forest Products is hiring for a Contract Services Manger to join our Englewood Forest Operation team based in Woss, BC.

What You’ll Do: You will be responsible for delivering overall production targets through the efficient management of the road construction and maintenance, harvest, and log sorting processes. Working closely with the Manager, Operations, you will play an integral part of all contract road construction and stump to dump contractors in the operation. The Contract Services Manager is also responsible for ensuring operational efficiencies and profitability of the operation.

Who You Are: Our ideal candidate is someone with extensive knowledge and experience in Timberlands logging operations and planning with a proven track record of successful contract supervision. We are looking for a self-motivated leader with a strong sense of initiative and ability to motivate teams and manage performance of Contractors. You are someone who doesn’t cut corners; you hold both yourself and others accountable and have a high standard for transparency around processes.

What We Offer:

• Salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience


• Annual incentive plan


• Pension plan contributions - Western contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required


• Extended health and dental benefits – Western pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums


• 4 weeks’ vacation to start


• Employee family assistance program


• Financial support for learning and development opportunities

Work Environment:This role is to be performed in person at our Englewood Forest Operation in Woss, BC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Responsible for planning, safe work performance and the achievement of departmental and operational goals;


• Ensure the safe and effective management and supervision of Contractor hourly operations personnel; and


• Through worker training and coaching, ensure contractor employee awareness and compliance with safety, environmental and operational policy, procedures and regulations.

Operational Management

• Monitor and assess contractor employee performance and as necessary correct and/or enforce compliance with safety, environmental and workplace rules, regulations and operational requirements;


• Ensure production schedules are met, and product quality meets established standards within budgetary requirements;


• Deal with employee/labour relations matters as they occur and seek advice on same as deemed necessary;


• Ensure open lines of communication between operations personnel and between Contractor and Company representatives;


• Assist in the development and execution of harvesting plans;


• Work with Contractor and Company personnel to effect positive change with respect to operational safety, quality and productivity;


• Stay abreast of industry innovations and in general work towards the development of expert harvesting knowledge;


• As a representative of the Company, carry out the job duties with the utmost professionalism and integrity; and


• Other duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• In-depth knowledge of logging;


• 10+ years’ experience in Timberlands;


• Proven track record of contract supervision;


• Registered with the FPBC would be considered an asset;


• Experience in road construction; and


• Experience in dryland sorting is considered an asset.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products;


• In-depth knowledge of Government Regulations as they relate to Timberlands and Contract Services;


• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety programs and regulations;


• Knowledge of Labour Relations regulations;


• Ability to multitask;


• Strong leadership abilities;


• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain credibility;


• Ability to adopt and encourage innovative and strategic thinking; and


• Excellent problem-solving skills to find solutions to complex problems.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.