Chapleau Posted on July 13, 2026 The activity of Green

First Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment.

We have a deep connection to Canadas forest lands and sustainability.

If this commitment to the environment and Canadas forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position: Superintendent, Forestry Operations Location: Chapleau, ON Green

First is looking for a Superintendent to plan, organize and supervise the harvest operations for the Northern Ontario East (NOE) divisions, ensuring quality work with a view to supplying the mills in accordance with corporate objectives while maintaining a cost-effective manner.

Commitment: Live up to Green

Firsts values, principles, and guidelines.

Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.

Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities: Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.

Lead a motivated, productive and engaged harvest team, focused on safety, log quality and operational performance.

Coach and mentor employees to ensure alignment with unit objectives.

Provide direction to operations supervisors, conferring with customers, consultants, contractors or suppliers.

Liaison between operations and planning to avoid operational delays and ensure efficiency.

Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed.

Develop and maintain a good rapport between labour, customers, outside agencies (MNR, MTO, stakeholders and First Nations) other users and management.





Report to General Manager Forest Management, Northern Ontario East.

Participate in short term and mid-term planning pertaining to budget requirements, staff selection and projects to be undertaken.

Coordinate the activities of the Woodlands operation to maintain production targets, quality of wood product and wood supply for the Chapleau Sawmill.

Prepare harvest schedules, production statements and forecasts.

Responsible for investigations and reports such as cost estimates, harvest studies, unusual trouble analysis, etc.

Ensure that all operations adhere to the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Laws and Regulations.

Report and explain deviations from planned activities.

Recommend change/improvements to the General Manager.

Ensure the proper equipment is supplied at the lowest cost and highest availability through sound technical and practical evaluations.

Ensure all weather roads and bridges are constructed as specified in the Woodlands Annual Plan.

Ensure that the gravel road system is maintained through inspection and coordination of grading, snow removal, bridge repair and other activities.

Aid in the preparation of operational budgets.

Comply with corporate policies, procedures, programs and legislated regulations with respect to health, safety and the environment.

Ensure efficient and optimal utilization of available human and physical resources.

Oversee harvest and road operational planning to meet wood flow targets while remaining on budget.

Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements: Education: College diploma or equivalent in a related field.

Experience: Must have 5 + years in a similar role.

Bilingual: (English & French) An asset

📌 Superintendent, Forestry Operations / Surintendant, Opérations forestières (Chapleau)
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