COMPANY PROFILE

TransCanada, based on Barrie, has a thirty year history as the leader servicing the Ontario market in specialty wood products. Originally the Company was founded as a utility pole supplier but quickly it has grown to be the largest provider of specialty wood products including Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, Hemlock and Pine timbers in Ontario. The Company’s breadth of items of inventory is what differentiates TransCanada in the market with over 8,000 active SKUs carried in the 20 acre yard. The Company has grown tremendously over the last 5 years and we are looking for additional team members to help us grow even further.

www.transcanadagroup.on.ca/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Work closely with the Yard Supervisor to learn the day-to-day operations and responsibilities of the role.
- Lead and coordinate the daily activities of lumber yard employees and forklift operators, assigning tasks and priorities throughout the shift.
- Oversee the safe and efficient loading and unloading of inbound and outbound shipments, including our Moffett and flatbed trucks.
- Coordinate with delivery drivers and dispatch to keep loads moving on schedule, including support for utility pole deliveries.
- Work with the shop team to ensure lumber is processed, sized, and staged correctly to meet order requirements, and monitor yard organization and inventory placement to keep the site protected and efficient.
- Enforce safety procedures and site policies,



and act as a first point of contact for on-the-job safety concerns.
- Run a weekly meeting with yard employees to review customer service issues, safety concerns, and the volume of orders picked.
- Report daily activity, issues, and priorities to the Operations Manager

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

- Valid forklift certification, with solid hands-on experience operating forklifts in a yard or warehouse setting.
- Previous experience in a lead hand, supervisory, or crew-lead role in a yard, warehouse, or lumber/building materials environment.
- Strong understanding of safe material handling, loading/unloading practices, and yard traffic flow.
- Ability to lead by example — clear communicator who can direct a crew and stay calm during busy periods.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and performing physically demanding work, with availability for occasional Saturday shifts during busy season.
- Reliable, safety-focused, and dependable with a strong attendance record.
- Experience in the lumber, building materials, or wood products industry is an asset.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Experience:

- lead hand: 2 years (preferred)
- lumberyard: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead Hand Lumberyard (Barrie)
🏢 Trans Canada Wood Products
📍 Barrie