Operations Supervisor - Blue Ridge, Canada - West Fraser

West Fraser

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Blue Ridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you interested in working for West Fraser, a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? The Woodland's Team at our Blue Ridge Lumber, Alberta division has an opportunity for an:

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, the Operations Supervisor will be part of a team of forestry professionals responsible for the coordination of logging, log haul, reclamation, road maintenance, and other operational activities to provide the Blue Ridge Lumber Sawmill with 1.3 million m3 of harvested timber annually.

Responsibilities:

Supervision of contractors carrying out annual forestry operations activities.
Working collaboratively with contractors and other company staff to ensure that Safety, Environmental Stewardship, production, and log quality targets are met.
Communication with stakeholders, government regulators, Indigenous community members, and members of the public regarding current and planned operations.
Maintain company GIS records of activities.
Possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Professional Technologist (RPFT) designation with the AAFMP, or be eligible for registration
Strong commitment to safety
Be a dynamic, careerminded individual
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly motivated with proven organizational skills

Considered an Asset:

Previous supervisory experience

Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

Location Summary:

The Town of Blue Ridge and nearby communities of Whitecourt and Mayerthorpe are family-friendly communities located in central Alberta, just 1.5 hours Northwest of Edmonton.

The area offers year-round recreational activities and outdoor pursuits.

Our mill and forest operations form an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in the area.

About West Fraser:

West Fraser is a leading forest products company.

We are listed on the TSX, NYSE and recognized for the tenth 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.

West Fraser continues to invest in our manufacturing facilities to ensure they are modern and competitive.

We have a sustainable forestry practice and continue to innovate our processes and diversify our products, including investing in bioenergy.

West Fraser believes inclusive and diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that reflect the diverse communities we are a part of.

We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

Discover more about West Fraser's current initiatives, opportunities, and more, by visiting us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

**_ Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products._