Chief - Slave Lake, AB, Canada - Osborne Financial Search

Description

Our client has operated in northern Alberta for more than 75 years manufacturing forest products for both domestic and international markets.

Sustainable forest management is at the core of everything our client does.

All lands harvested are managed in a sustainable, responsible way that balances the ecological, economic, and social needs and does not adversely affect other ecosystems.

Position OverviewThe President is responsible for managing the company and making major corporate decisions.
Ensures the implementation of policies and practices necessary for the organization to fulfill its obligations and achieve its goals. Network with shareholders to ensure understanding and alignment with the organization's overall direction.
Develop a strong, cohesive, and motivated senior management team. Review and recommend policies that enable management to achieve results while promoting workplace values. Ensure management development and employee training programs are in place to maximize the organization's human resources potential. Align purpose, performance agreements and deliverables of senior management with the long-range strategic plans approved by the Board. Provide oversight on regular reviews of key metrics (financials, inventory, expenses, sales, returns, etc.). Support operations in all aspects of the business including Health and Safety, Employee Relations, Provincial and Federal regulations.


Desired Qualifications:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably an advanced master's degree in business.

Extensive work experience in the forestry or related industry having held several different positions leading to understanding the different aspects of the company/industry and the ability to make informed decisions.

Specific experience with sawmill and planer mill production line equipment a real asset.