Production Supervisor Trainee

Job title:

Production Supervisor Trainee

Company

Western Forest Products

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITYLa-kwa sa muqw Forestry, a partnership between Western Forest Products and the member First Nations of the Nanwakolas Council, is currently looking for a Production Supervisor Trainee to join our La-kwa sa muqw Forest Operation in Campbell River, BC for a 4-8 month fixed term contract dependent on level of experience starting in May 2025.Who You Are: Our ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related technical diploma, and has previous co-op or work experience in the forest industry. You have a general knowledge of timber harvesting processes, strong analytical skills and demonstrated leadership capabilities.What We Offer:

  • Salary range of $60,000 – $75,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
  • 4% Vacation pay in lieu
  • Retention bonus or Living Out Allowance (Dependent on level of experience and qualifications)
  • Company Vehicle

Work Environment: This role is to be performed in person at our La-kwa sa muqw Forest Operation in Campbell River, BC.RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist in development of yarding plans, coordination and optimization of loading fiber;
  • Coordination and optimization of hauling fiber;
  • Assist in ensuring hourly employees’ compliance with safety, operational, and environmental policies;
  • Assist in ongoing improvement of production phase metrics;
  • Assist in coordinating road construction activities and supervision;
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary degree or diploma in forestry or related program;
  • 1-2 years of experience as a Forestry Co-op Student or Field Planner is a very strong asset;
  • Preference will be given to candidates who come from an engineering/layout background.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

  • Ability to adopt and encourage innovative and strategic thinking;
  • Strong safety focus and hard work ethic;
  • In depth forestry knowledge;
  • Excellent problem solving skills to find solutions to complex problems;
  • Good organizational and time-management skills;
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead by example;
  • Ability to excel in a highly interactive team environment with various personalities.

WESTERN OVERVIEWWestern Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.

Expected salary

$60000 – 75000 per year

Location

Campbell River, BC

Job date

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 04:45:13 GMT

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