Area Supervisor

Description:

Reporting to the Woodlands Operations Superintendent, the Area Supervisor will be part of a team with responsibilities for all aspects of forest operations required. As an Area Supervisor you will be responsible to supervise logging, hauling and related operations and to ensure that production, quality, environmental and legal requirements are met in a safe and cost effective manner. The work will involve contract management, contractor supervision, liaison with government officials, negotiations and the coordination of operations with planning and silviculture.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be registered as a Forest Practitioner in Alberta either as a RPF or RPFT, or be eligible for registration, with several years of forestry or operations experience. Previous experience with log haul would be an asset. This position requires a dynamic individual with a strong interest in forest operations and excellent organization, communication and computer skills.West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full time long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including: a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan. Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging stable work environment with career development opportunities.

Slave Lake is a progressive, dynamic community located on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake which is considered by many as the “Jewel of the North”. Slave Lake has excellent outdoor/indoor recreational opportunities with all the urban amenities and services. More information on Slave Lake is available at www.slavelake.ca. West Fraser’s Slave Lake operations are integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in and around the area.

Come join us in Slave Lake! Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter in confidence to Bert Larocque, Woodlands Manger at slveneer@westfraser.com by November 23, 2015.

For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at www.westfraser.com/jobs.

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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