The Opportunity
Posting ID: 29282 / Position Type: Regular / City: Elko, BC, Canada / Location: Elko

Sure, there are plenty of companies out there looking for great supervisors, so what sets Canfor apart? We’re the only one looking for YOU.

You’re an industry leader who gets stuff done, and we need you at our Elko Sawmill for just that reason. You get people. When you walk through that door and the urgency ramps up, you’re in it. You’re the person who, when the going gets tough and production is on the line, can navigate this role safely and with purpose. It’s what makes you a great leader of people and it’s what we expect of our Supervisors.

Much like yourself, Canfor doesn’t compromise. Our Supervisors are ambassadors of their people and the company. To be successful here, you’ll balance production, maintenance, and your team’s needs while being accountable to our safety culture. In addition, you’ll look after our log inventory, log quality program, maintain effective weigh scale and scaling practices and supervise log yard and mobile shop employees on a day-to-day basis.

A day in the life of the Logyard/Mobile Equipment Supervisor

Supervise and provide leadership in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee engagement

Ensure the Canfor Operating System (COS) is being followed with the emphasis on abnormality response

Ensure the safe and efficient handling and storage of log inventory

Manage the log quality program





Ensure effective scaling practices and weigh scale practices are maintained

Ensure an adequate log diet is provided to the mill on an ongoing basis

Ensure log yard and waste yards are maintained as per the Environment Management System

Responsible for mobile equipment parts inventory and departmental cost controls

Supervise log yard and mobile shop employees

Ensure compliance with Ministry of Environment and Worksafe BC regulations

Oversee site and environmental compliance program

Qualifications & Experience

Proven leadership skills, with several years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment

Demonstrated supervisory and interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum 5 years forest industry experience

Good knowledge of computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Mobile equipment knowledge is an asset

Perks & Salary
The salary range for this position is: $79,450.00-$113,500.00. The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options, robust health & well-being initiatives, and development opportunities. We are proud to offer a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance are recognized and rewarded.

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📌 Logyard/Mobile Equipment Supervisor (British Columbia)
🏢 Canfor
📍 British Columbia