Senior Operations Supervisor
Woodlands
Date Posted: November 22, 2023
Job Location: Hinton
Job Type: Coop
Start: Immediately
Company: West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Website: www.westfraser.com
Address: 99 West River Road, Hinton, Alberta, Canada T7V 1Y7
Job Description
West Fraser’s Edson & Hinton Woodlands Team has an
opportunity based in Hinton, Alberta, for a highly motivated
professional:
SENIOR OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, this position
will focus on capital development during the summer months and
transition to logging and hauling supervision in the winter. This
position will have several Operations Supervisors reporting
directly to them.
- Oversee and mentor Operations Supervisors
- Coordinate the capital roads and bridges program
- Manage contracts
- Supervise construction
- Budgeting and tracking costs
- Manage purchase wood contracts with other
companies - Coordinate the log quality program
- Supervise logging and hauling
operations
Other responsibilities may
include:
- Logger Pay Review
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) - 5 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
Location Summary:
Hinton Woodlands (HWP) is located in Hinton, Alberta. This
division manufactures dimensional lumber and manages two Forest
Management Areas. Employees live and work on the beautiful eastern
slope foothills adjacent to the Rocky Mountains and Jasper National
Park.
About West Fraser:
West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are
listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized for the eleventh time, as
one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward –
leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities,
excellence in people and strength in products. West Fraser Timber
has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and
Europe.
We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride
ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous
development. The successful candidate should be interested in
future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers
an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary,
excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more
vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company
overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that
are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will
not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis
of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal
characteristic.
Apply now
at https://www.westfraser.com/careers and discover more
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Leadership through safety, profit,
responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in
products.
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you, submit your cover letter and resume by
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the top of the page.
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Job Conditions
- Minimum experience: 0 to 1 year
- Minimum educational level: Grade 12 or Equivalent
- Language: English