Woodlands Operations Supervisor
- ON, Canada
competitive salary range of $85,500 – $100,000 (CAD), based both on what
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Job details
- Pay
- competitive salary range of $85,500 – $100,000 (CAD), based both on what
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of field experience in harvesting operations.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Woodlands Supervisor, Timmins, Ontario
When you join our team as
a Woodlands
Supervisor, you will be responsible for planning
and supervision of road construction, road maintenance, harvesting, and log
hauling operations. This role is for an existing vacancy.
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 range of $85,500 – $100,000 (CAD), based both on what
you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a
competitive benefits package including:
- RRSP & ESPP Matching Plan
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability, Life AD&D
Insurance - Paid Vacation, Statutory Holidays & Floater Days
- Employee Assistance Program
What You’ll Do
- Supervise contractors and ensure safe, efficient forest operations, including road construction and maintenance, harvesting, and log hauling.
- Coordinate operations to meet the wood supply needs of the Timmins sawmill and external mill customers.
- Monitor safety, environmental compliance, and product quality across forestry operations.
- Prepare cut blocks for harvesting, including road and boundary layout, mapping, and pre-work approvals.
- Plan and schedule harvesting and roadwork activities with contractors.
- Track and report weekly production and operating costs.
- Conduct regular safety and environmental audits of contractor operations.
- Support other woodlands activities and projects as required.
What You Offer
- University degree or college diploma in Forestry, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years of field experience in harvesting operations.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, ArcView GIS or similar GIS software, and GPS technology.
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in forested environments and varying weather and field conditions.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Willingness to learn with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Strong work ethic, judgment, decision-making, and results-focused mindset.
Who Are We
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 interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.
Interfor is one of the largest forest
products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come
be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Woodlands Operations Supervisor at Interfor will supervise contractors on forest roads, harvesting and log hauling, plan the work, and track production and costs. The role also audits safety and environmental compliance and prepares cut blocks for harvest.
Requirements
Interfor needs candidates with a forestry or business degree or college diploma, or equivalent experience, and at least 2 years of field harvesting experience. They also need office, GIS and GPS skills, a valid driver's licence, and the ability to work outdoors in forest conditions.
Skills
- ArcView GIS
- GIS software
- GPS technology
- Microsoft Office
- Contractor supervision
- Harvesting operations
- Road construction planning
- Road maintenance
- Log hauling coordination
- Cut block layout
- Forest mapping
- Production reporting
- Cost tracking
- Safety auditing
- Environmental compliance
- Wood supply planning
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
Benefits
- RRSP & ESPP matching plan
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Short and long term disability
- Life AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation and statutory holidays
- Employee assistance program
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Woodlands Supervisor
- forestry operations
- forest operations supervisor
- harvesting
- road construction
- road maintenance
- log hauling
- cut block planning
- contractor supervision
- sawmill wood supply
- ArcView GIS
- GIS
- GPS
- Microsoft Office
- forestry
- forest harvesting
- Timmins
- Ontario
- sustainable forest management
- forest products
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Stock or equity
- Wellness program
Tools
- Microsoft Office
- ArcView GIS
- GPS
Fields of study
- Forestry
- Business