Sawmill Supervisor

3 weeks ago


Prince George, Canada Canfor Full time

You’re an outstanding leader. A negotiator who communicates with ease and easily prioritizes your tasks and assignments. You handle conflict efficiently and operate collectively with your peers. You’re an excellent leader of people with exceptional communication and project management skills - why wouldn’t we want you?

As a Sawmill Supervisor, you’ll be working for one of the largest and best-managed forestry companies in the world as you apply your skills to our daily manufacturing activities. Canfor is deeply engaged in innovation and technology, so you will be utilizing cutting-edge systems for tracking, reporting, root cause analysis of safety, quality, cost, and result delivery. You’ll be responsible for helping to maximize product quality and profits by optimizing production standards and your strong attention to detail will come into play as you prepare budgets, manage costs, and provide support to various administrative and potentially environmental management activities. 

This is a tremendous opportunity to work with a talented group of forestry professionals and top of line equipment, as our robust operations and harvesting systems are some of the best in the business

What you will do:

Maintain the highest standards with respect to safety at all times, leading by example and ensuring the team follows all policies, procedures, practices and Occupational Health & Safety regulations Address unsafe conditions as required Identify opportunities to improve and look for opportunities to reduce cost, while safely meeting production targets Coach, train and support team members to maximize performance Foster a culture of open communication with employees in all departments and at all levels Engage all employees to provide valuable input into work processes and systems Ensure the timely implementation of key Corporate and operational initiatives

For this role, come equipped with:

Excellent communication, time-management and team-building skills Strong organizational and analytical skills Sense of urgency with a willingness to learn Familiarity with Ministry of Environment and Worksafe BC regulations would be an asset Mobile equipment knowledge would be an asset

If you are a strong leader with proven forestry experience who believes safety comes first and are looking for an amazing career growth opportunity, click that “apply” button today. 

Please note that if a wage scale is mentioned in our job posting, it was not provided by Canfor. Our compensation is highly competitive, equitable and reflective of our organizational values. We encourage you to apply for this position to learn more about the attractive Total Rewards package we offer at Canfor. 

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The salary range for this position is: $88,$110,

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.



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