Yard Manager

Who We Are

We’re a team that puts customers first, invests in our people, and takes pride in being part of the local community. If you’re ready to lead a team, take ownership of the yard, and combine hands-on product knowledge with strong people leadership – we’d love to meet you.

What’s in it for You

• Extended health benefits package
• RRSP matching program
• Real opportunities to grow and advance within the company
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee discount on retail products after the first three months
• Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your well-being and that of your family
• A team culture built on three core values: Customers First, Inspired People, and Community Connection

About the Role

As the Lumber Yard Supervisor, you’ll lead the daily operations of the yard – overseeing the Yard Team, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring customers get expert advice and great service every time they visit. Safety is at the heart of this role: you’ll be responsible for ensuring every team member works safely, every day, without exception.

You’ll work closely with management on inventory accuracy and larger project goals, train and develop your team, and be the go-to person for product expertise in the yard. This role suits someone who leads by example – hands-on, organized, safety-focused, and genuinely invested in the development of the people around them.

What You’ll Be Doing

Team Leadership & Safety

• Providing training and development to all Yard Team members
• Ensuring all staff work safely at all times, with a 100% commitment to providing and upholding a safe work environment
• Maintaining all mobile equipment in safe, working condition
• Leading by example in safe work practices and reinforcing safety standards across the team

Inventory & Yard Operations

• Monitoring lumber inventory and conducting cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory received
• Maintaining an organized yard with lumber piles properly flat-stacked
• Building product orders as necessary for delivery
• Completing and maintaining all necessary lumber order paperwork, and working with other store units to coordinate paperwork
• Working with management to support larger project goals and inventory accuracy initiatives

Customer Experience

• Providing expert product knowledge and advice to all lumber customers
• Delivering a high level of customer service – timely, efficient, and considerate at every interaction

What We’re Looking For

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful in this role:

• Valid driver’s license, a current driver’s abstract, and a current forklift certification are required to apply
• Highly skilled in providing timely, efficient, and considerate customer service
• Excellent listening, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills – you can train, develop, and motivate a team while leading by example
• Detail oriented with a strong commitment to following and enforcing safe work practices
• Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform physical tasks involving stretching, bending, lifting, and carrying objects of varying weights
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Experience with yard tools (cut saw, banding wrenches, truck straps, etc.) and equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, or order pickers is an asset
• Strong product knowledge of lumber and building materials is a strong asset

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and come be part of a team that’s proud of where they work and who they serve.