Western Forest Products is seeking a Production Supervisor Trainee to join our Mid Island Forest Operations for a 4-month fixed-term contract starting in May 2023.

Who You Are: Our ideal candidate brings a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a related technical diploma and has previous co-op or work experience in the forest products industry. You have a general knowledge of the Timberlands processes, strong analytical skills and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Work Environment: This position is to be performed in person at our Mid Island Forest Operations located in Menzies Bay, BC. This position runs on a 6x3 shift, 12-13 hours per day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Production Supervisor Trainee is assigned to work closely with a Woods Foreman or General Foreman to learn and participate in activities related to wood-flow processes, as well as assist Production Supervisors to achieve safety, sustainability and supervisory duties including:

• Assisting in the development of yarding plans, coordination and optimization of loading fiber
• Coordination and optimization of hauling fibre
• Help ensure hourly employees’ compliance with safety, operational, and environmental policies
• Assist in the ongoing improvement of production phase metrics
• Assist in coordinating road construction activities and supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in a Forestry Co-op or Field planner positions an asset;
• Preference to candidates that come from an engineering/layout background
• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Forestry or related degree in Natural Resource Management;
• Eligible for accreditation with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (RPF or RFT)

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

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  Ability to adapt and encourage innovative and strategic thinking;
• Strong safety focus and hard work ethic
• In-depth forestry knowledge
• Excellent problem-solving skills to find solutions to complex problems
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead by example
• Ability to excel in a highly interactive team environment with various personalities

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.