foreman/woman, logging

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Outdoors. Noisy. Wet/damp.

Work setting:

Staff accommodation available. Staff accommodation provided. Rural area. Remote location. Relocation costs covered by employer. Willing to relocate.

Tasks:

• Determine crew sizes.
• Determine equipment requirements.
• Determine logging operation methods.
• Recommend measures to improve work methods.
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
• Establish work schedules.
• Oversee safety of operations.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Train or arrange for training.
• Ensure adherence to government regulations.
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers.
• Hire and train or arrange for training of staff.

Supervision:

11-15 people. Logging and forestry labourers. Silviculture and forestry workers. Working groups. Staff in various areas of responsibility.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Industrial First Aid Certificate.

Computer and technology knowledge:

MS Excel. MS Office. MS Outlook. MS Word. Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

Security and safety:

Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel. Drive manual transmission vehicle. Travel expenses paid by employer. Vehicle supplied by employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload.

Own tools/equipment:

Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Ear plugs. Cellular phone. Forestry equipment. Safety vest.

Personal suitability:

Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day. Weekend.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Other benefits:

Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. On-site housing options. On-site recreation and activities. Team building opportunities.