Superintendent, Forestry Operations

GreenFirst Forest Products; Chapleau; On-site; CAD 88,529 - 122,429; Full time

Job summary

GreenFirst Forest Products in Chapleau, ON seeks a Superintendent, Forestry Operations to plan, organize and supervise harvest activities for the NOE division, ensuring quality work and cost efficiency. The incumbent will lead safety, log quality and operational performance while coordinating with stakeholders and planning teams.

The role requires a college diploma or equivalent and 5+ years in similar roles, with English and French bilingual ability considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Education: College diploma or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in a similar role.
• Bilingual: English & French – an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, support Health & Safety Program.
• Lead a motivated harvest team focused on safety, log quality and performance.
• Coach and mentor employees to align with unit objectives.
• Provide direction to operations supervisors and coordinate with customers, consultants, contractors or suppliers.
• Liaise between operations and planning to avoid delays and improve efficiency.
• Prepare harvest schedules, production statements and forecasts.

Skills

Bilingual EN/FR

Leadership

Safety leadership

Education

College diploma or equivalent

Job description

GreenFirst Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. GreenFirst Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

L'activité de Produits Forestiers GreenFirst est ancrée dans la forêt ! Pour nous, des forêts bien gérées ont vraiment du sens pour notre entreprise, nos communautés et l'environnement. Nous avons un lien profond avec les terres forestières canadiennes et la durabilité. Si cet engagement envers l'environnement et les forêts canadiennes résonne en vous, venez joindre notre équipe.

Position: Superintendent, Forestry Operations

Location: Chapleau, ON

GreenFirst is looking for a Superintendent to plan, organize and supervise the harvest operations for the Northern Ontario East (NOE) divisions, ensuring quality work with a view to supplying the mills in accordance with corporate objectives while maintaining a cost-effective manner.

Commitment

• Live up to GreenFirst's values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
• Lead a motivated, efficient and engaged harvest team, focused on safety, log quality and operational performance.
• Coach and mentor employees to ensure alignment with unit objectives.
• Provide direction to operations supervisors, conferring with customers, consultants, contractors or suppliers.
• Liaison between operations and planning to avoid operational delays and ensure efficiency.
• Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed.
• Develop and maintain a good rapport between labour, customers, outside agencies (MNR, MTO, stakeholders and First Nations) other users and management.
• Report to General Manager – Forest Management, Northern Ontario East.
• Participate in short term and mid-term planning pertaining to budget requirements, staff selection and projects to be undertaken.
• Coordinate the activities of the Woodlands operation to maintain production targets, quality of wood product and wood supply for the Chapleau Sawmill.
• Prepare harvest schedules, production statements and forecasts.
• Responsible for investigations and reports such as cost estimates, harvest studies, unusual trouble analysis, etc.
• Ensure that all operations adhere to the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Laws and Regulations.
• Report and explain deviations from planned activities.
• Recommend change/improvements to the General Manager.
• Ensure the proper equipment is supplied at the lowest cost and highest availability through sound technical and practical evaluations.
• Ensure all weather roads and bridges are constructed as specified in the Woodlands Annual Plan.
• Ensure that the gravel road system is maintained through inspection and coordination of grading, snow removal, bridge repair and other activities.
• Aid in the preparation of operational budgets.
• Comply with corporate policies, procedures, programs and legislated regulations with respect to health, safety and the environment.
• Ensure efficient and optimal utilization of available human and physical resources.
• Oversee harvest and road operational planning to meet wood flow targets while remaining on budget.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: College diploma or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience: Must have 5 + years in a similar role.
• Bilingual: (English & French) - An asset

Salary Range: $88,529 – $122,429 annually.

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Note: This posting represents an active vacancy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in any part of GreenFirst’s recruitment or hiring processes.

We thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.