Harvesting Supervisor
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Full Time
Nakusp, British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a growth-oriented lumber company with operations in Canada and the United States. The Company has annual production capacity of 2.6 billion board feet and offers one of the most diverse lines of lumber products to customers around the world. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com.
Interfor is currently recruiting for a Harvesting Supervisor at our Castlegar Woodlands Operations based in Nakusp, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with logging contractor management with a strong commitment to safety.
Position Details:
Major responsibilities:
- Supervise full phase logging contractors and road building.
- Perform administrative responsibilities to plan and implement harvesting operations.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of appraisal data; waste and residue surveys and submissions; bridge and major structure inspection and reporting.
Required Skills
- Demonstrated interest and aptitude in safety, innovation, harvesting techniques, road construction, and log quality
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with government agencies, contractors, suppliers, First Nations and stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment
- Detail/results oriented
- Strong computer skills and related software knowledge including forestry applications
- Dependable and high level of physical fitness
Required Experience
- Must be RPF registered or eligible to register with the Association of BC Forest Professionals
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar capacity within the forestry industry
- Background in road and cutblock layout, surveying, cruising and/or scaling, a working knowledge of harvesting systems including cable