Maintenance Supervisor
(Maintenance & Trades)
Full Time
North of Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our Mid Vancouver Island operation. This position will be based at our Maintenance Shop, approximately 20 minutes north of Campbell River, BC.
The Role
Reporting to the Master Mechanic, you are a highly-motivated individual, mechanically-inclined and excited about the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to be a successful Master Mechanic. You are an experienced mechanical professional or a ticketed heavy-duty mechanic, familiar with the coastal forest industry. You appreciate the need for timely repairs and quick turnaround of mobile equipment.
Amongst your peers, you are considered to be a good leader, with tremendous communication skills and appreciation of the value of a team-oriented approach in the face of challenging situations. At a minimum, you have soundly developed the following skills:
- Proven Diagnostic Ability
- Computer Skills
- Mediation and Negotiation
- Coaching and Mentoring
In addition to the above, you bring to the job an exceptional safety record and good working knowledge of applicable occupation health and safety regulations. Ultimately, your willingness to contribute to Western’s success in reaching its safety and production objectives are your first priority.
The Rewards
Western’s key strength is its dynamic people. With more than 2,000 talented and motivated employees, the company has industry leading knowledge of the fibre base, skills in product manufacturing and dedication to customer service as well as a commitment to safety, community and environmental values.
Western’s valued employees are dedicated to their professions, co-workers, communities, company and customers. Their inspiring and unique skill sets and commitment to achieving excellence are reflected in Western’s products, processes and culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
The Location
With peak seasons for wildlife viewing and flightseeing thanks to a half-dozen whale watching and bear watching tours, Campbell River is home to the prime Orca and (in the fall) grizzly bear habitats found in the Johnston Strait and among the jigsaw-puzzle collection of Discovery Islands A warm and inviting community, Campbell River is dubbed the Salmon Capital of the World. Sport fishing is king in Campbell River. This civic gateway to northern Vancouver Island, has for nearly a century, enjoyed a sterling reputation among anglers from all corners of the globe. They continue to trek here in pursuit of peace, serenity, breathtaking scenery, and the promise of reeling in all five species of Pacific salmon.
The Company
Western Forest Products Inc. is margin focused timberlands manager and wood producer committed to building a profitable and globally competitive forest products business. At Western, we are committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. On the Coast of British Columbia, we source high quality fibre from five distinct coastal BC tree species, each having its own unique properties, providing for the demands of our global customer base. Our access to quality fibre, means our wide range of products are consistently available to discerning buyers world-wide. We have the largest investment in Coastal manufacturing with 10 flexible milling facilities and a reputation for high quality products, to exacting customer specifications. This positions us as a preferred supplier to customers from over 25 countries. Those customers are supported by service agents in more than 15 locations around the world to source exactly what they need to be delivered on time.
Compensation
Western offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards.