Harvesting Supervisor Job at Canfor (Prince George)

Job Description

You’re an outstanding negotiator who communicates with ease and easily prioritizes your tasks and assignments. You handle conflict efficiently and operate collectively with your peers. You’re an excellent leader with strong communication and project management skills. This position is full-time with the Central Woodlands Team. The Harvesting Supervisor reports directly to the Operations Superintendent and will oversee all activities associated with harvesting.

Job Responsibility

Managing all activities associated with harvesting, including: supervision of logging, road construction, maintenance and deactivation, completion of waste assessments, hazard abatement and productivity audits
Planning and delivery of volume to the Canfor Sawmill and other customers
Tracking, reporting and root cause analysis of safety, quality, cost, and delivery results
Administrative and environmental management activities
Preparing budgets and managing costs within your specific responsibilities
Participating in Continuous Improvement initiatives and other team projects as requested
Ensure activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, forestry legislation, Canfor’s Environmental Policy, Forestry Principles, and Forestry Management System
You will be required to work and form positive relationships with suppliers, First Nations, government agencies and other stakeholders

Requirements

University Degree or Technical Diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management
Excellent leadership and communication skills, project management skills, and an ability to work within a team environment
Experience across a spectrum of forestry work including cruising, planning, harvesting and silviculture would be considered an asset
Knowledge of applicable BC legislation and policies
Proficient using a computer, familiar with current technology and forestry applications
Preference may be given to a candidate who is a Registered Professional Forester and/or a member of the FPBC eligible to write within 2 years

Nice to have

Experience working with Indigenous groups
past in layout, cruising, planning and permitting
basic GIS skills such as map making and some previous field work

What we offer

performance-based incentive plans
recognition programs
paid leaves
pension plans with base and matching contributions
savings options
robust health & well-being initiatives
investment in development of talent

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