West Fraser is a growing, diversified wood products company with 40 facilities and 8000 employees in western Canada and the southern United States. North America’s largest lumber producer, West Fraser has been recognized as one of Canada’s 10 Best Companies to Work For, and one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers three times. Our investments in modern, competitive manufacturing facilities, product innovation and bioenergy are adding up to a bright future. Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? Our Blue Ridge Lumber Division, located near the town of Whitecourt, Alberta, has an immediate opening in their Woodlands Department for a highly motivated:

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, the Operations Supervisor will be part of a team with responsibilities for all aspects of forest operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervise harvesting, hauling and related operations.
  • Ensure that production, quality, environmental and legal requirements are met in a safe and cost effective manner.
  • Contract management, contractor supervision, liaison with government officials and coordination with planning and silviculture.

Required Qualifications:

  • Possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Professional Forester Tech (RPFT) designation for Alberta (or be eligible and willing to earn this designation).
  • Be a dynamic, career-minded individual.
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be highly motivated with proven organizational skills.

West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full time long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including: a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan. Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable, safe work environment with career development opportunities. We are anticipating several vacancies and will be training new employees to grow and develop within the Company.

Blue Ridge Lumber is a state of the art facility which produces dimensional lumber. Blue Ridge Lumber shares a common site with a modern medium density fiberboard plant. Blue Ridge is a growing hamlet located between the towns of Whitecourt, Alberta and Mayerthorpe, Alberta.

Please forward your resume and cover letter by January 31st, 2017 in confidence to Darcy Dickson, Operations Superintendent by submitting your application online.

For more information on West Fraser and our current opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.