Woodlands Operations Lead Hand

J.D. Irving, Limited; Sussex; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in forestry services is seeking a motivated individual as a Woodlands Operations Lead Hand. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technologically advanced environment, providing competitive wages, training programs, and a chance to develop skills in forest management while ensuring safety and production standards are met.

Benefits

Competitive wages and benefits

Contribution to an RRSP with employer contribution

Developmental opportunities

Great training programs

Uniforms provided

Employee recognition program

Annual reimbursement program for wellness

Qualifications

• Previous Lead Hand experience would be considered an asset.
• Experience operating and maintaining forestry machines.
• Desire to work in the field of Forest Management.

Responsibilities

• Working in the field to meet quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Performance management of an operator group.
• Identifying opportunities for productivity improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Time management skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We are looking for motivated individuals to contribute to the Southern New Brunswick Woodlands team as a Woodlands Operations Lead Hand.

• Would you like to work in a growing, fast-paced environment that is technologically advanced?
• Does working with a team of motivated contractors interest you?
• Do you have supervisory experience and want to kick-start your career?
• If you answered yes to all 3 questions, then J.D. Irving, Limited has an exciting career opportunity for you.

Why Join our team?

• Competitive wages and benefits
• Contribution to an RRSP with employer contribution
• You will be challenged and rewarded with developmental opportunity
• We offer great training programs
• Uniforms provided by the company
• Employee recognition program
• Annual reimbursement program for personal and family wellness

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Previous Lead Hand experience would be considered an asset
• Previous experience operating and maintaining forestry machines.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
• Desire to work in the field of Forest Management

Responsibilities

• Working in the field
• Meeting quality, safety, and environmental standards
• Meeting daily and weekly production requirements
• Performance management of an operator group
• Identifying opportunities for productivity improvement