Scaling & Quality Coordinator (9 to 12 month contract)

Domtar Corporation; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forest products company is seeking a Scaling & Quality Coordinator (Contract) for its Atikokan Sawmill. The role involves ensuring log quality measurement and compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have 1 to 3 years of experience in the sector, possess strong communication skills, and be detail-oriented. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment, with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus incentive plan

Four weeks of vacation

Full range of group insurance from day one

Defined-contribution pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education Assistance Program

Work Travel Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Responsibilities

• Ensure application of highest safety standards.
• Carry out random sampling to measure log quality.
• Maintain volume conversion factors for accurate measurement.
• Conduct scaling programs in compliance with agreements.
• Administer quality measurement software and reporting.
• Maintain scale facilities.
• Conduct physical inventories for accurate estimates.
• Provide field services for log quality determination.

Skills

Ontario Scaling Licence or willingness to complete the program

Experience working in a four-season outdoor environment

Knowledge of Log Yard and Sawmill equipment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Attention to detail

MS Office Software knowledge

Education

1 to 3 years' experience in scaling profession or forest product sector

Job description

Overview

Scaling & Quality Coordinator (Contract) – Atikokan Sawmill

Location: Atikokan, ON, CA, P0T 1C0
Department: Forestry (FO00)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

Scaling & Quality Coordinator (Contract) – Atikokan Sawmill

Resolute Forest Products is currently seeking a Scaling & Quality Coordinator (Contract) to join our Wood Products operations at the Atikokan Sawmill in Sapawe, Ontario. This role is an integral part of our woodlands team, which is responsible for ensuring a consistent and high-quality fiber supply to the facility.

Position Overview: Reporting to the Quality & Scaling Supervisor, the Scaling & Quality Coordinator will be responsible for the accurate measurement and reporting of log quality and volumes delivered to the sawmill.

• Ensure application of the highest Safety standards to achieve superior health and safety results.
• Carry out a contractor-specific, random sampling program to measure volume and quality of fibre delivered to the mill.
• Maintain the volume conversion factors for each log supplier to ensure ongoing, accurate volume measurement by contractor and by procurement area through sampling.
• Ensure all scaling and fibre measurement programs are conducted in compliance with government scaling agreements and other legal or company requirements.
• Administration of the quality measurement program software, including timely and accurate log quality reporting for supplier feedback and corrective actions.
• Responsible for the maintenance of scale facilities to ensure accurate measurement of fibre at the mill.
• Responsible for daily review and filing of the load slips and exception reporting.
• Conducts weekly/monthly physical inventories to ensure accurate estimates of working capital and verification of mill consumption.
• Maintains regular contact with mill staff to ensure effective interface with our primary customers.
• Provide field services as required for the determination of log quality and direct feedback to suppliers in coordination with the contract administrators.
• Support all safety and environmental compliance programs, including mill-specific Chain of Custody or other certification.

Your profile:

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in the scaling profession or the forest product sector preferred

Your assets and skills

• An Ontario Scaling Licence or the willingness to complete the program
• Experience working in a four-season outdoor environment
• Knowledge of Log Yard and Sawmill equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization, and to adapt quickly to change
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• An aptitude for numbers; Attention to detail; Ability to work calmly under pressure; self-motivated
• A valid driver’s licence
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Knowledge of MS Office Software and solid computer skills
• A self-motivated individual with strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture

Our Offer:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
• Starting at four weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; depending on your experience
• Full range of group insurance from day one
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from day one
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Work Travel Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay
• A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding, and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

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