West Fraser is a leading diversified North American forest products company that is listed on the TSX. Rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers five years, we are a growing company looking for talented people to be part of our team. West Fraser’s operations are an integral part of our communities, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in the and around the area. West Fraser believes strongly in promoting from within. We are looking for an individual interested in a long-term career with us. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.
The Woodlands Team at our North Central Woodlands division located near the towns of Slave Lake and High Prairie, Alberta has an opportunity for a highly motivated professional for the following position based in High Prairie, AB.
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, road construction, 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.
Other responsibilities may include:
- Operational Planning
- Silviculture Projects
The ideal candidate will possess the following 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).
- 2-4 years of relevant forest operations experience.
- Be a dynamic, career-minded individual.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be highly motivated with proven organizational skills.
If this position sounds like the career for you apply at www.westfraser.com/jobs and click on the green “apply now” at the top of the page.
We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.