Superintendent, Forestry Operations

1 day ago


Kapuskasing, Canada Green First Forest Products Full time
The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada's forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada's forests resonates with you, come join our team.
 Position : Superintendent, Forestry Operations Location : Kapuskasing or Hearst, ON

GreenFirst is looking for a Superintendent, Forestry Operations to plan, organize and supervise the harvest operations for the Kapuskasing, Opasatika and Hearst Divisions, ensuring quality work with a view to supplying the mills in accordance with corporate objectives while maintaining a cost-effective manner.
 Commitment:
  • Live up to GreenFirst's values, principles, and guidelines.
  • Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
  • Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.
 Responsibilities:
  • Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
  • Lead a motivated, efficient and engaged harvest team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities.
  • Coach and mentor employees to ensure maximum performance. 
  • Provide direction to operations supervisors, conferring with customers, consultants, contractors or suppliers.
  • Negotiate harvesting contracts with internal and external contacts as required.
  • Negotiate harvesting areas with sustainable forest license shareholders.
  • Support compliance with collective agreements and sound union/management/employee relations.
  • Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed. 
  • Develop and maintain a good rapport between labour, customer, outside agencies, other users and management.
  • Participate in short term and mid-term planning pertaining to budget requirements, staff selection and projects to be undertaken.
  • Prepare and develop harvest budgets, authorize expenditures, review and analyze financial reports and take appropriate actions.
  • Coordinate the activities of the Woodlands operation to maintain production targets, quality of wood product and wood supply for the Kapuskasing and Hearst Sawmills.
  • Prepare harvest schedules, production statements and forecasts.
  • Responsible for investigations and reports such as cost estimates, harvest studies, unusual trouble analysis, etc.
  • Ensure that all operations adhere to the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Laws and Regulations.
  • Report and explain deviations from planned activities.
  • Recommend change/improvements to all operations of Northern Ontario West to the General Manager.
  • Other related duties as assigned. 
 Requirements
  • College Diploma or equivalent in a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
  • Bilingualism (English & French) – an asset.
 Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@greenfirst.caPlease include the job title in the subject line of your email We thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

GreenFirst Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.GreenFirst Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.  
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 L'activité de Produits Forestiers GreenFirst est ancrée dans la forêt Pour nous, des forêts bien gérées ont vraiment du sens pour notre entreprise, nos communautés et l'environnement. Nous avons un lien profond avec les terres forestières canadiennes et la durabilité. Si cet engagement envers l'environnement et les forêts canadiennes résonne en vous, venez joindre notre équipe. Poste : Surintendant(e), Opérations ForestièresEmplacement : Kapuskasing ou Hearst, ON  GreenFirst est à la recherche d'un(e) surintendant(e) des opérations forestières pour planifier, organiser et superviser les opérations de récolte pour les divisions de Kapuskasing, Opasatika et Hearst, en assurant un travail de qualité en vue d'approvisionner les usines conformément aux objectifs de l'entreprise tout en maintenant un bon rapport coût-efficacité. Engagement:
  • Soyez à la hauteur des valeurs, principes et directives de GreenFirst.
  • Apportez une attitude ouverte et coopérative à votre travail, contribuant à notre environnement de travail positif.
  • Se conformer à toutes les normes de santé, de sécurité et d'environnement, ainsi qu'aux réglementations et lois applicables.
 Responsabilités:
  • Promouvoir et assurer la sécurité du lieu de travail, rechercher des améliorations, soutenir le programme de santé et de sécurité.
  • Diriger une équipe de moissonneurs motivés, efficaces et engagés, composée de subordonnés directs, et offrir des possibilités de développement de carrière.
  • Encadrer et guider les employés afin de garantir des performances optimales. 
  • Fournir des orientations aux superviseurs des opérations, s'entretenir avec les clients, les consultants, les entrepreneurs ou les fournisseurs.
  • Négocier des contrats de récolte avec des contacts internes et externes, le cas échéant.
  • Négocier les zones de récolte avec les détenteurs de licences forestières durables.
  • Favoriser le respect des conventions collectives et de bonnes relations entre les syndicats, la direction et les employés.
  • Maintenir un programme de communication pour tenir votre équipe informée. 
  • Développer et maintenir de bonnes relations entre les travailleurs, les clients, les agences extérieures, les autres utilisateurs et la direction.
  • Participer à la planification à court et à moyen terme en ce qui concerne les besoins budgétaires, la sélection du personnel et les projets à entreprendre.
  • Préparer et développer les budgets de récolte, autoriser les dépenses, examiner et analyser les rapports financiers et prendre les mesures qui s'imposent.
  • Coordonner les activités des opérations forestières afin de maintenir les objectifs de production, la qualité des produits du bois et l'approvisionnement en bois des scieries de Kapuskasing et de Hearst.
  • Préparer les calendriers de récolte, les relevés de production et les prévisions.
  • Responsable des enquêtes et des rapports tels que les estimations de coûts, les études de récolte, l'analyse des problèmes inhabituels, etc.
  • Veiller à ce que toutes les opérations soient conformes aux lois et réglementations fédérales, provinciales et municipales.
  • Signaler et expliquer les écarts par rapport aux activités planifiées.
  • Recommander au directeur général des changements/améliorations dans toutes les opérations du Nord de l'Ontario Ouest.
  • Effectuer d'autres tâches connexes, selon les besoins.
 Exigences:
  • Diplôme postsecondaire ou équivalent dans un domaine connexe.
  • Minimum 5 ans d'expérience dans un rôle similaire.
  • Le bilinguisme (anglais et français) est un atout.
 Veuillez envoyer votre Curriculum Vitae et votre lettre de présentation à : careers@greenfirst.ca  Veuillez inclure le titre du poste dans la ligne d'objet de votre courriel.

Nous remercions tous ceux qui postulent mais ne contacterons que les personnes sélectionnées pour un entretien.

Produits forestiers GreenFirst est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Nous nous engageons à fournir des pratiques d'emploi accessibles qui sont conformes à la Loi sur l'Accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l'Ontario (LAPHO). Si vous avez besoin d'un aménagement pour handicap à n'importe quelle étape du processus de recrutement, veuillez l'indiquer dans votre candidature. Produits forestiers GreenFirst est fortement engagé envers l'inclusion et la diversité au sein de sa communauté et accueille tous les candidats, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter : les minorités visibles, toutes les religions et ethnies, les personnes handicapées, les personnes LGBTQ et toutes les autres personnes susceptibles de contribuer à la diversification de idées.

About Green First Forest Products:

GreenFirst Forest Products is welcoming candidates to employment who share our same values towards environmentally sustainable forest management and lumber production. GreenFirst recognizes that people are the foundation of our business and that working hand-in-hand, both within our operations and with stakeholders, is key to the success of the Company.



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