About this role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dangerous. Noisy. Wet/damp. Work setting: Staff accommodation provided. Rural area. Remote location. Forestry and logging.
Tasks
- Determine crew sizes.
- Determine equipment requirements.
- Determine logging operation methods.
- Recommend measures to improve work methods.
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
- Establish work schedules.
- Oversee safety of operations.
- Prepare and submit reports.
- Train or arrange for training.
- Ensure adherence to government regulations.
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers.
- Hire and train or arrange for training of staff.
- Supervision: 11-15 people.
- Chainsaw and skidder operators.
- Logging and forestry labourers.
- Silviculture and forestry workers.
- Working groups.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Forestry Safety Certificate.
- Forest Management Certification.
- Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office.
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
- Type of logging: Thinning.
- Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence.
- Own transportation.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Team player.
- Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
- Employment terms options: Early morning.
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.
- Employment terms options: Weekend.
- Other benefits: On-site amenities.
- On-site housing options.
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
- Transportation provided by employer.
- Variable or compressed work week.