Harvest Supervisor

Canfor; Cranbrook; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Harvest Supervisor at a leading forestry company, you will oversee daily harvesting operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing costs. This role requires strong leadership and knowledge of forestry practices, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards package

Incentives

Benefits

Pension plans

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in forestry work is preferred.
• Bonus: Registered Professional Forester or FPBC member.

Responsibilities

• Supervise logging, road construction, and maintenance activities.
• Plan and deliver volume to the Canfor Sawmill.
• Ensure compliance with safety and forestry legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of BC legislation

Safety-first mindset

Education

University Degree in Forestry

Technical Diploma in Natural Resource Management

Job description

Job Title: Harvest Supervisor

As a Harvest Supervisor at Canfor, one of the largest and most well-managed forestry companies globally, you will oversee daily harvesting activities. We are committed to innovation and technology, utilizing cutting-edge systems for tracking, reporting, root cause analysis of safety, quality, cost, and results.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise activities related to logging, road construction, maintenance & deactivation, waste assessments, and hazard abatement.
2. Plan and deliver volume to the Canfor Sawmill and other customers.
3. Track, report, and analyze safety, quality, cost, and delivery results.
4. Manage administrative and environmental activities.
5. Prepare budgets and manage costs within your responsibilities.
6. Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and team projects.
7. Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements, forestry legislation, and Canfor’s policies.
8. Build positive relationships with suppliers, First Nations, government agencies, and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• University Degree or Technical Diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management.
• Knowledge of BC legislation and policies.
• Experience in forestry work is preferred.
• Bonus: Registered Professional Forester or FPBC member.
• Leadership skills and safety-first mindset.

Additional Information:

The salary range is $80,000 - $100,000. Canfor offers a comprehensive rewards package, including incentives, benefits, pension plans, and development opportunities. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where talent and performance are recognized and rewarded.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those who may not meet every criterion but believe they are a good fit.

Our recruitment process is fair and may include assessments, references, and background checks. Only selected candidates will be contacted.