Operations Manager

Job No: 100877
Location: Terrace, BC

  • Exciting opportunity to take use your forestry experience in a key leadership role!
  • Join an industry leader and enjoy real opportunities for growth and development!
  • Receive a competitive salary plus a great host of benefits!

About Skeena Sawmills

Skeena Sawmills Ltd. is a Canadian corporation based in Vancouver, with sawmill, forestry, and woodlands operations in Terrace.

With a capacity of approximately 200 million board feet (471,947 m3) of lumber production annually, we are one of the major sawmills in British Columbia producing Hem-fir lumber products for the Pacific Rim and the North American markets.

Customer Satisfaction is our primary focus, and we have established a strong following in the international marketplace for producing high-quality products in a variety of sizes at competitive prices to meet our customer needs.

For more information, please visit our website

About Terrace

Situated on the Skeena River, Terrace is a vibrant community of 15,000 residents in Northwest BC and is the service, educational, medical and transportation hub of the region.

Offering affordable housing and year-round recreational opportunities including world class fishing, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, skiing and snowboarding, and snowmobiling, Terrace has something for people of all ages to enjoy. 

Terrace offers all of life's necessary conveniences while maintaining it's small-town roots. Natural beauty combined with a growing community offers a quality of life second to none! Find out more here

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our team in Terrace, BC

As a key part of the leadership and management team, you will oversee all aspects of log supply and Woodlands operations to meet resource management and business objectives while achieving compliance with safety, environmental, and other regulatory or legal requirements.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinating the daily woodlands operations, focusing on maintaining and optimizing the log flow to the mill
  • Ensure operations are conducted safely and to high environmental standards
  • Managing and directing log supply sourcing and procurement
  • Overseeing all phases of timber development
  • Administrating and managing contracts with a focus on cost, quality, and productivity
  • Coordinating, planning, and scheduling production to achieve log delivery, inventory, and sales targets
  • Assisting with the preparation and implementation of annual operating plans, budgets, and delivery forecasts

In order to qualify for this role, you must be registered, or eligible to register, as an RPF or RFT with the Association of BC Forest Professionals and have a minimum of 5 years of operational and planning experience

You will be a good fit for this role if you have demonstrated safety leadership skills with the ability to identify and reduce risk throughout company operations. Strong organizational and communication skills are a must, as is the ability to work independently. 

Above all, must have an understanding of pertinent regulations and best practices. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career and continue to learn and grow with an industry leader. 

About the Benefits

Upon joining Skeena Sawmills, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary, based on your qualifications and experience. You will also enjoy a great range of benefits, including: 

  • Extended Medical and Dental benefits
  • LTD and STD insurance
  • Employer paid RRSP plan
  • Opportunities for development
  • Relocation assistance for the right candidate

If you want to apply your skills with a dynamic company led by exceptional people - Apply today! 

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