Horizon North Camps and Catering

Amos, QC

Horizon North Camps and Catering

Amos, QC

logging supervisor

Amos, QC (view on map)

Posted 29 days ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• Forest management/forest resources management
Work site environment
• Outdoors
• Dangerous
• Noisy
• Wet/damp
Work setting
• Staff accommodation provided
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Forestry and logging
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
• Chainsaw and skidder operators
• Logging and forestry labourers
• Silviculture and forestry workers
• Working groups
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
• Forestry Safety Certificate
• Forest Management Certification
Computer and technology knowledge
• MS Office
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Type of logging
• Thinning
Transportation/travel information
• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
Personal suitability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
• Early morning
Employment terms options
• Weekend
Other benefits
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Variable or compressed work week