Forestry Supervisor, Scaling
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Full Time
Cranbrook & Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada
Forestry Supervisor, Scaling
Cranbrook & Fort St. John, BC (2 positions)
A strong leader and project manager? Here's an exciting opportunity to step into one of two newly created roles within Canfor's Forest Management Group (FMG) and make it truly your own. As a scaling, utilization and waste residue supervisor, you will oversee the scaling and waste programs for Canfor's BC and Alberta operations. This will involve delivering log quality assessments, developing a utilization and waste residue plan, budgeting, ensuring operational and environmental compliance and meeting performance targets—all while finding innovative ways to maximize efficiencies and cost savings.
You're a highly professional team player with a strong work ethic. Whether you have your BC scaling licence (preferred) or draw your experience from harvesting or field operations, your communication skills, proficiency with forestry software, strong knowledge of the BC Waste & Residue program and valid Class 5 driver's licence will be invaluable. A relevant degree/diploma plus over 3 years' related forestry experience would be a bonus. Canfor offers relocation assistance, competitive compensation and generous extended benefits—all in friendly communities with great quality of life.
Canfor is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable woodbuilding solutions, and we’ve built our reputation on top quality products and superior customer service. A global leader in dimension lumber, Canfor is not only meeting, but driving demand for green building products and serving markets in every corner of the world.
The city of Fort St. John is the centre of the oil and gas industry in BC. A vibrant community of 19,000 people, including many families with young children, Fort St. John has all the amenities that you would expect, including an airport and its own university. Nicknamed “the Energetic City” thanks to the vitality and friendliness of its residents, Fort St. John is located in the heart of the majestic Peace River country and is a destination of choice for outdoor enthusiasts. For more information, visit www.fortstjohn.ca
Rimmed by the spectacular Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges and situated close to the US/Alberta borders, Cranbrook (population: 19,000) lies at the heart of B.C.’s Kootenay region and boasts numerous leisure opportunities and the sunniest climate in the province. For more information, visit www.cranbrook.ca.
For more information or to apply online by 4 pm, Wednesday, October 30, 2013, visit:
http://www.canfor.com/careers/current-opportunities/forestry-supervisor---scaling-fsj-kootenay/
We thank all applicants for their interest in Canfor; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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