Log Yard Supervisor

West Fraser is a leading diversified North American forest products company that is listed on the TSX and rated one of Canada’s 10 Best Companies to Work For and one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for three years. Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? Our Edson Forest Products Division is currently seeking a:

LOG YARD SUPERVISOR

We are looking for a highly motivated, organized, problem solving individual for the role of Log Yard Supervisor. The position reports to the Woodlands Manager but will work closely with the site General Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision of the log yard crew and contract scalers.
• Daily safety observations, hazard assessments and station inspections
• Log yard inventory and sawmill infeed management
• Payroll, shift scheduling and departmental cost management
• Scale maintenance and certification
• Log Yard maintenance and environmental management

Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Superior attention to detail
• Strong computer skills. Experience with MS Office programs (i.e. word and excel).
• An understanding of the Alberta Timber Scaling Regulations. A valid AB scalers license is optional but considered an asset.

Edson, is a modern community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals and families. We offer an excellent compensation package including: a competitive salary, benefits and 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.

Interested applicants should apply in confidence with a resume and cover letter to edson@westfraser.com by end of day January 31, 2016.

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

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