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