Area Supervisor (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented lumber company with operations in Canada and the United States. We have an annual production capacity of 3 billion board feet and offer one of the most diverse lines of lumber products to customers around the world.

What We Offer

Interfor is where excellence meets opportunity. We invest in your success by positioning you alongside the best people in top quartile mill facilities located in great communities across North America. In the past decade, we’ve infused close to $1 billion into modern facilities and systems that employ the latest technologies.

Interfor is one of the largest lumber companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success.

We are currently recruiting for an Area Supervisor for our Adams Lake Division. This position will be based out of Salmon Arm or Kamloops, BC. The Area Supervisor will be a key part of the operations team and will be responsible for contractor management with a strong commitment to safety, environment and quality.

What You’ll Do

• Supervision of full phase logging, road building, and log hauling.
• Administrative responsibilities to plan and implement harvesting operations
• Ensure excellence and compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation of logging cost survey data; waste & residue surveys and submissions; bridge & major structure inspection and reporting.

What You Offer

• Must be RPF or RFT registered or eligible to register with the Association of BC Forest Professionals.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity within the forestry industry.
• Background in road and cutblock layout, surveying, cruising and/or scaling. A working knowledge of harvesting systems including cable would be an asset.
• Strong computer skills and related software knowledge including forestry applications.
• Dependable and high level of physical fitness.

• Provide strong safety leadership and the ability to identify and reduce risk throughout operations.
• Demonstrated interest and aptitude in innovation, harvesting techniques, road and bridge construction, and log quality.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, contractors, suppliers, First Nations and stakeholders.
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills and ability to work effectively in a highly Interactive / Energetic Team Environment.
• Detail / Results Oriented.

Interested in being a part of our team? Apply online at www.interfor.com/careers

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.