Logging Site Supervisor (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Horovatin Enterprises Ltd

  Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Horovatin Enterprises Ltd. operates in Kelowna, BC and fosters a culture of safety and continuous improvement in all operational areas of its business and has a reputation within the industry for reliability, safety and quality. 

Horovatin Enterprises Ltd. is seeking a Logging Site Supervisor. 

The successful candidate will have a proven record of supervising subcontractors and building a successful team.

Strong project planning, organizational, communication and problem solving skills are essential. This position requires a highly dedicated professional who can lead and motivate others while managing a growing business. The successful candidate must live in the Kelowna area or be willing to relocate.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Work Site Logistics

  • Daily operations (Log quality, Site plan, environmental obligation)
  • Crew shuffling, organizing lowbed moves, starting/stopping jobs.
  • Weather/Fire Watch – Fire preparedness (water tanks, etc)

Communication

  • Proactive communication with management on a daily basis
  • Strong emphasis  on team
  • Implement decisions

Detailed daily log

  • Job progression 
  • Personnel issues
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Mill Reps, Mechanics, Dealers, Government agency (WorkSafe)

Repair & Maintenance

  • Maintenance Program
  •  Winterize/Summerize
  • Track Consumables (supplies of oils, saw chain, ear plugs etc)
  • Hands on Repair/Diagnosing 
  • Arrange for repairs
  • Keep Machines operational

Pre-work

  • Prepare Paperwork 
  • Print off maps, block summary, safety
  • Job Pre-work with Crew
  • Pre walk job sites

Safety Meetings

  • Organize meetings (timing, communication, follow thru’)
  • Paperwork requirements                     
  • S.A.F.E company as per BCFSC        
  • WorkSafe BC
  • Running meetings (spring start up, new employee orientation)

Moral Standards

  • Maintain general moral standards (Ethics)  Keep company morals up