Supervisor, Scaling

You are highly analytical, meticulous, and have excellent verbal and nonverbal communication. You handle conflict with maturity, listen empathetically, and have a positive attitude. Customer focused, you build customer loyalty by improving the customer experience and maintain your composure when under pressure. You are never “stumped” and are first to take action when a problem needs to be solved!

As The Scaling Supervisor, you play a key role in the auditing of sample scales and log quality assessments.  Your analytical by nature will serve you well as you ensure activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, forestry legislation and Canfor’s Environmental Policy, Forestry Principles, and Forestry Management System.  You utilize this skillset in the administration of contracts for all scaling and log quality sampling services and will be responsible for the overall success of the woodlands stumpage management and Scaling programs at the Grande Prairie Sawmill. 

What you will do:

• Auditing of sample scales and log quality assessments.
• Participate in the development of annual budgets to achieve business plan targets.
• Ensure compliance with operational plans, company policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain a focus on achieving all targets set out in performance management systems.
• Demonstrate innovation by implementing efficiencies and cost savings through the Canfor Performance Management processes and Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
• Ensuring that all activities are conducted in compliance with Canfor’s, Environmental Policy, Forestry Principles, and Environmental Management System.
• Developing and delivering utilization and waste residue plan.
• As well as other tasks helping the harvesting team.

What you will bring: 

• Possess a strong work ethic and a high degree of professionalism as a Company representative.
• Excellent leadership, communication and project management skills, with the ability to work within a team environment.
• Proficient in the use of computer and related software to forestry applications.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license.
• A University Degree or Technical Diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related forestry experience would be considered an asset.

In a perfect world, you have a demonstrated aptitude regarding computer systems.  A valid Alberta timber-scaling permit or BC log scaling license would be considered an asset.

If you have strong organizational skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision and stay cool when things elevate, click that “apply” button today!

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.

Moving from outside of Alberta? You may be eligible for a $5,000 bonus from the government of Alberta!

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