Foreman/woman, sawmill

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: French
  • Hours: 45 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

  • Wet/damp
  • Noisy
  • Dusty
  • Hot

Work setting

  • Sawmill

Tasks

  • Co-ordinate maintenance and repair services
  • 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
  • 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
  • Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
  • Oversee safety of operations

Supervision

  • 11-15 people

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence

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
  • Ability to multitask
  • Quick learner

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

  • Disability benefits

Financial benefits

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

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
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