Forestry Operations Support Manager/Assistant Foreman (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  Zell Industries Inc.

  Elk River Region, AB., Alberta, Canada

 

Zell Industries Inc. is a stump-to-dump forestry company that has been in business for over 35 years.  We have stable, multi-year contracts in North-central and West-central Alberta, and employ over 30 employees at each worksite.  We operate full camps at each site, with our Head Office located in Spruce Grove, Alberta.

We are looking for a motivated individual to contribute to the West-central location as a full-time Forestry Operations Support Manager/Assistant Foreman. This position will be located at our remote site approximately 1½ hours south of Edson, Alberta, with a rotation schedule of 11 days on/3 days off.

Key Responsibilities:

-          Meeting Safety, Environmental and Quality Standards

-          Performing Employee Field Admin and Camp Supervision and Administration

-          Managing Parts and Consumables

-          Providing Vehicle and Equipment Administration

-          Providing Field Operations Support

Qualifications:

-          Strong communication skills, with ability to work in diverse environment

-          Extremely well organized with ability to multi-task

-          Ability to manage, motivate and discipline co-workers in a constructive manner

-          Previous experience in a supervisory role of more than 10 employees

-          General knowledge of heavy equipment, preferably forestry equipment to facilitate parts ordering

-          Previous experience with project safety and regulatory requirements

-          Previous experience in forest harvest/haul industry

-          Ability to implement remote site office systems and routines

-          Some familiarity with remote camp setting would be an asset

We Offer:

-          Competitive financial compensation

-          Company vehicle

-          Benefits plan

 

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