Operations Woodlands Supervisor

Columbia Forest Products; Hearst; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Supervisor to enhance their forestry operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage outdoor operations while collaborating with skilled teams and ensuring compliance with forestry regulations. Enjoy the benefits of competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, all while working in a tranquil environment perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. If you have supervisory experience and a background in forestry, this position is your chance to make a significant impact in a company that values stability and safety.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

High standard for Health & Safety

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Experience in harvesting, road building, and hauling operations.
• Knowledge of Crown Forest Sustainability Act and OH&S regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations in forestry and manage a team of heavy equipment operators.
• Plan Annual Work Schedule with local Sustainable Forest Licence holders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication in English and French

Problem-solving

Knowledge of forestry regulations

Ability to work independently

Capacity to cope with adversity

Safe work habits

Decision-making

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Education in forestry or forest management

Equivalent experience

Job description

Columbia Forest Products is looking for an Operations Supervisor to oversee our Missinaibi and White River operations. Increase your responsibility, influence and career satisfaction through a role where you can make a real difference in forestry. Experience the enjoyment of managing a forest operation, while working closely with heavy equipment operators, forest industry mills and the Ministry of Natural Resources. Position involves a mix of working outside on the operations and from your remote office. The position will also play an active role in forest management and Annual Work Schedule planning on the forests with the local Sustainable Forest Licence (SFL) holders.

Some of the benefits to you:

• Competitive compensation
• A great benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, etc.
• A high standard for Health & Safety in the workplace
• Stability: company has been in business 60 years; Employees are committed for the long term
• Modern hardwood plywood mill with leading North American cutting-edge technology

Job location is the Wawa or White River area. A destination of choice for anglers and hunters, and individuals that don’t like traffic, enjoy tranquility and the outdoors.

If you have the following, we want to hear from you:

• Previous supervisory/leadership experience in harvesting, road building and hauling operations
• Education in forestry or forest management, or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of forestry regulations (Crown Forest Sustainability Act) and OH&S Act & Regulations
• Communicate effectively in English and French (an asset)
• Able to work independently within a flexible schedule
• Capacity to cope with adversity
• Have safe work habits while working to attain production targets, quality, and client service.
• Ability to make functional analysis, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Approved scaler’s license and/or compliance inspector (an asset)

You do not want to miss out on this excellent opportunity!