Forestry Supervisor

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Forestry and logging

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve work methods
• Implement, supervise and perform technical functions in silvicultural operation

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Logging and forestry labourers
• Silviculture and forestry workers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Industrial First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Functional expertise

• Professional or technical accreditation

Additional sector experience

• Forestry

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel
• 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

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer