Operations Supervisor

West Fraser; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

West Fraser's Hinton Wood Products unit is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead forest operations, reporting to the Operations Superintendent. The role involves supervising harvesting, hauling, road construction, and related activities, while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years' experience, strong communication skills, and hold an Alberta RPF or RPFT designation (or be eligible and willing to obtain one).

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum three years experience in forest operations or related field.
• RPF or RPFT designation for Alberta or be eligible and willing to earn.

Responsibilities

• Supervise timber harvesting, hauling, road construction, and related operations.
• Ensure production, quality, environmental, and legal requirements are met in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Contract management, contractor supervision, liaison with government officials, and coordination with planning and silviculture.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Education

RPF/RPFT Alberta designation

Job description

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Hinton Wood Products is currently recruiting an Operations Supervisor.

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, the Operations Supervisor will work individually and with a team of professionals responsible for all aspects of forest operations.

You'll Do:

• Supervise timber harvesting, hauling, road construction, and related operations
• Ensure that production, quality, environmental, and legal requirements are met in a safe and cost-effective manner
• Contract management, contractor supervision, liaison with government officials, and coordination with planning and silviculture

You have:

• Highly motivated, career-minded individual
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Professional Forest Technologist (RPFT) designation for Alberta (or be eligible and willing to earn this designation)
• Minimum three years experience
• Prior experience in logging and hauling would be an asset

Compensation Package:

• The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location.
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

Your Workplace Location:

This position is based out of Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper National Park and 2.5 hours west of Edmonton, Alberta. Set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, the Hinton/Edson Woodlands team supports sawmills in Hinton and Edson as well as a pulp mill in Hinton. The Hinton operation has been proudly practicing sustainable forest management for over 60 years on its local forest tenure. Hinton is a community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals and families. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton website: www.town.hinton.ab.ca .

About Us:

West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.

From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally-recognized forest certifications.

Diversity

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.