Forestry Supervisor - Operations (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  CANFOR (http://www.canfor.com/careers)

  Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

Forestry Supervisor – Operations

A forest management opportunity for a professional forester or forest technologist

Grande Prairie, AB

Focusing on safety, quality and cost, you will plan and supervise harvesting, road construction and hauling operations as a full-time member of the Forest Management Group, Alberta Operations. Reporting to the Senior Operations Supervisor, you will:

  • supervise the construction, maintenance and deactivation of operational and block roads
  • participate in developing annual business plans and monitor the achievement of business plan targets
  • ensure contractors comply with applicable internal policy and processes as well as with forestry legislation, Canfor's Forest Management System and OH&S legislation
  • develop and implement business improvements, cost efficiencies and innovative practices.

You have supported your relevant degree or technical diploma with over 3 years' related forestry experience and designation or eligibility for designation as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Professional Forest Technologist (RPFT). An excellent leader and communicator who thrives in a team environment, you also bring strong project management skills and a good knowledge of associated legislation and policies, excellent computer skills and a valid Class 5 driver's licence. Ideally, you also have experience with contract supervision, harvest operations and road construction and a background in planning, permitting and field work.

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.

Located on the edge of the scenic Peace River Country and known for its friendly northern hospitality, Grande Prairie is a major service hub for the region and one of its fastest-growing communities.