Woodlands Superintendent, Timmins, Ontario
When you join our team as a Woodlands Superintendent, reporting to a Woodlands Manager, you will be responsible for planning and supervision of road construction, road maintenance, harvesting, and log hauling operations in various locations across Northeast Ontario. Please note this role can be based out of either our Timmins or Elk Lake location.
What You’ll Do
- Support the Woodlands Managers achieve their objectives.
- With your experience, you will mentor and lead by example a younger team of Woodlands Supervisors.
- Coordinate and support forest operations, including road building, road maintenance, harvesting and log hauling.
- Ensure operations are being carried out safely, legally, and efficiently and adhering to all regulatory requirements (Annual Work Schedule, Annual Fire Plan, OH&S Act etc.)
- Prepare and maintain short- and long-term operational plans and ensure full utilization of the forest resource to the benefit of the Company.
- Prepare blocks for harvest (road and boundary layout, prework approval, mapping) and schedule work with respective contractors.
- Liaise with the MNRF on day-to-day operational issues.
- Communicate and report weekly production levels and targets.
- Prepare incident investigations and follow up on incident report recommendations.
- Carry out Environmental and Safety inspections and develop and follow up on action plans resulting from those inspections.
- Support the Log Quality Program including providing measured data for quality control monitoring and contractor follow-up.
What You Offer
- 10+ years’ experience in harvesting and road construction-related operations.
- Education in forestry or forest management, or equivalent experience.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s license.
- Familiar with forest harvest systems and road construction techniques, including bridge construction.
- Working knowledge of forestry regulations (Crown Forest Sustainability Act) and OH&S Act & Regulations.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong communication, organizational and time management skills. Bilingual is an asset.
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS is considered an asset
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate and problem solve.
- Commitment to high safety and environmental standards.
- Good physical condition.
- Ability to work for extended periods outdoors, in a forested environment, and in various weather and field conditions.
- Ability to work away from home for days at a time when needed.
- Ability to meet changing priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate and problem solve.
Who We Are
Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.
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What We Offer
Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including:
- Extended Health & Dental
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
- RRSP Matching Plan
- Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.