Superintendent, Forestry Operations

Green First Forest Products

Kapuskasing

CAD 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada's forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada's forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position : Superintendent, Forestry Operations

Location : Kapuskasing or Hearst, ON

GreenFirst is looking for a Superintendent, Forestry Operations to plan, organize and supervise the harvest operations for the Kapuskasing, Opasatika and Hearst Divisions, ensuring quality work with a view to supplying the mills in accordance with corporate objectives while maintaining a cost-effective manner.

Commitment:

Live up to GreenFirst's values, principles, and guidelines.
Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities:

Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
Lead a motivated, efficient and engaged harvest team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities.
Coach and mentor employees to ensure maximum performance.
Provide direction to operations supervisors, conferring with customers, consultants, contractors or suppliers.
Negotiate harvesting contracts with internal and external contacts as required.
Negotiate harvesting areas with sustainable forest license shareholders.
Support compliance with collective agreements and sound union/management/employee relations.
Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed.
Develop and maintain a good rapport between labour, customer, outside agencies, other users and management.
Participate in short term and mid-term planning pertaining to budget requirements, staff selection and projects to be undertaken.
Prepare and develop harvest budgets, authorize expenditures, review and analyze financial reports and take appropriate actions.
Coordinate the activities of the Woodlands operation to maintain production targets, quality of wood product and wood supply for the Kapuskasing and Hearst Sawmills.
Prepare harvest schedules, production statements and forecasts.
Responsible for investigations and reports such as cost estimates, harvest studies, unusual trouble analysis, etc.
Ensure that all operations adhere to the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Laws and Regulations.
Report and explain deviations from planned activities.
Recommend change/improvements to all operations of Northern Ontario West to the General Manager.
Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

College Diploma or equivalent in a related field.
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
Bilingualism (English & French) – an asset.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@greenfirst.ca

Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

We thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

GreenFirst Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. GreenFirst Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.