Crew Leader (Temporary 11 Month Contract)
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Contract
Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada
Who We Are:
Canfor is one of the world’s largest and most respected integrated forest products companies. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering top-quality lumber, pulp and paper products to our valued customers worldwide. With operations in Western Canada and the Southern United States, and sales offices around the world, you can find Canfor products in every corner of the globe. We are leaders in sustainable forest management and in converting wood residuals into green energy.
As we continue to grow our company and our markets, find out how you can grow your career with us.
Each year we hire over 100 employees into term positions to work within our 11 Woodlands locations in BC and Alberta located in Vavenby, Radium, Elko, Mackenzie, Cranbrook, Prince George, Vanderhoof, Houston, Chetwynd, Fort St. John and Grande Prairie (AB).
Currently, we are looking for a Crew Leader to join our Field Operations team at our Fort St. John division for an 11 month seasonal contract.
Responsibilities:
- Road and cut block development, site level plans and ecosystem data collection, operational cruising, field information mapping, stream and riparian assessments
- In-office design working with Arc Map/Arc View and Road Eng tools for engineering and operational duties in preparation for field work
Required Skills:
- A Forestry related degree or diploma
- A minimum of 6 months experience working in a Forestry related capacity; preference will be given to those with experience doing cut block development or cruising work.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in a team environment
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license
Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. To be considered for this position, please apply through our website today.
There has never been a better time to join the Canfor team and become part of the modern forest industry. We have a wide range of rewarding careers in some of the best communities in North America, with plenty of room for advancement. Our mills are modern, high-tech and safe; and our marketing and sales activities are world-class. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, and are committed to the professional development of our employees.
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Fort St. John, BC
With everything from arts and crafts to high-octane outdoor adventure, Fort St. John is known locally as BC’s Energetic City. This city’s youthful population and wealth creates exciting economic opportunities. Its surrounding landscape is speckled with calm lakes and untouched rivers, and is a dream to outdoor enthusiasts all year round. For more information, visit http://canfor.com/our-company/our-communities/fort-st-john
Compensation
The IncentiveCanfor offers a comprehensive, flexible benefits package that allows you to customize your benefits to meet your individual needs, and includes health and dental coverage as well as life, accident and disability insurance. In addition to this, we offer pension and other benefits.