foreman/woman, sawmill

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Sawmill

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate maintenance and repair services
• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Establish work schedules
• Co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Prepare production and other reports
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Set up machines and equipment
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Administer and deliver the negotiated collective agreement including terms and conditions of employment between union and employer
• Monitor safety conditions
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Oversee safety of operations

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available