Operations Manager

**Operations Manager - Okanagan BC**:
We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our BC Eco team for our Chipping, Grinding, Scales and Forestry operations. This is a remote position based in the Okanagan region and requiring travel to various work sites throughout British Columbia and Alberta.

As a Sutherland Group company, BC Eco values more than simply providing industry-renowned services to our clients. We put the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community first. Join us in our commitment to elevate and innovate in the forestry industry.

**POSITION BENEFITS**:

- Lead a team of dedicated professionals in the BC Forestry sector.
- Opportunities for career development with our growing group of companies.
- Consistent, steady work in a professional and respectful environment. As a member of the Sutherland Group, we are proud to be able to serve not only our loyal clients, but our partner companies as well, guaranteeing work for our industry-leading teams.

**SUTHERLAND GROUP BENEFITS**:
BC Eco is a proud member of the Sutherland Group of Companies. It is our great pleasure to extend the following benefits to all Sutherland Group team members:

- Pension Program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%, starting at 3%, increasing in graduated increments and topping out at 5% after 8 years.
- Extended health benefits program through a cost shared benefits plan.
- Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program
- Health & Safety Policy & Programs
- Banking services partnership with BMO - exclusive product offerings for our employees and their family members, when certain employment conditions are met.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provide leadership to team members within whole log chipping, grinding and log yard/scaling operations with the goal of meeting job performance requirements.
- Establish and implement consistent daily/weekly/monthly maintenance programs.
- Responsible for performance management and addressing employee relations issues in collaboration with Human Resources.
- Act as Safety Lead ensuring all required safe work practices and reporting are being followed and completed by all team members.
- Work with customers, supervisors, employees, and senior management to analyze operations for opportunities to improve production and efficiencies.
- Ensure timely reporting of incidents/accidents and/or injuries to internal and external parties, assist employees with modified duties and ensure return-to-work placements are conducted productively and consistently.
- Monitor and adjust staff levels as required by the changing job conditions and workloads.
- Travel to various job sites within BC and Alberta up to 50% of the time.
- Ensure company policies, core values and culture are being consistently upheld.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS**:
As a member of the BC Eco team, we expect you to bring the following to the table:

- Minimum 5 years of operations management experience
- Diploma in business, forestry, management or a related field
- Flexibility to work occasional weekends or holidays, depending on the requirements of the job.
- Ability to travel to various job sites within BC and Alberta, up to 50% of the time
- Knowledge in aspects of Forestry or related operations are an asset
- Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple job sites at once
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with critical thinking, analytical skills and ability to make decisions
- Microsoft Office proficient, with ability to analyze and create documents in MS Excel
- Ability to analyze P&L statements

**JOIN THE TEAM**

**ABOUT BC ECO**:
**BC Eco **is a board-based forestry services provider that prioritizes environmental and sustainable work practices. For over 15 years, BC Eco has offered mobile large-scale chipping and grinding, forestry consulting, screening, road building, maintenance and equipment rental throughout Alberta and British Columbia.

**A SUTHERLAND GROUP COMPANY**:
The Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy industry experts, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety, in service of high-performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries in search of complex supply chain solutions.

For nearly 30 years, we have worked to position The Sutherland Group as a heavy industry leader, not only with our partners, but from within. We are proud to prioritize the success of our team members by offering a diversified workplace, competitive compensation plans, benefits, training, and ongoing growth opportunities.