Job Overview:
Based on Vancouver Island & the Sunshine Coast, we're currently looking for two Logging Supervisors, to join our teams in Port Alberni and Powell River.
As a part of the Meraki Family, Fall River Logging is a premier provider of full phase stump to dump services on Vancouver Island. We're looking for experienced supervisors to lead Coastal Logging Operations at an exciting time for the industry - with a company that backs its supervisors, not just its equipment.
Compensation & Total Rewards:
A competitive base salary is only part of the picture here. This role also comes with a full total rewards package — extended health, dental, and vision benefits, an employer-paid pension plan, long-term disability and life insurance, and ongoing training and development — that adds meaningful value on top of your salary.
The ideal Candidate will possess the following qualifications and skill set:
- Minimum 5 years' supervisory experience in coastal logging or a related industry
- In-depth knowledge of industry-specific practices, procedures, and safety regulations and basic cost control measures.
- Strong knowledge of risk assessment, safety management systems (SMS) and relevant regulations.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively guide and motivate a team.
- Coaching and performance feedback skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in verbal and written communication across various media.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and tight deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and cooperatively within a team.
- Ability to use industry software, ERP systems and Microsoft 365 applications.
- Ability to use excel for operational purposes.
- Labour Relations/unionized workforce experience would be an asset
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for quality assurance, resource allocation, productivity and operational reporting for assigned work sites and projects, directing and monitoring progress to achieve operational KPIs.
- Managing the use, maintenance and reporting for company vehicles and equipment ensuring safe and efficient operation that supports operational KPIs.
- Developing a safety-first culture by creating a shared sense of safety leadership among all workers through effective safety onboarding, continuous two-way feedback and modeling safety behaviors.
- Ensuring compliance with the SMS and identifying where updates or improvements to the SMS are required.
- Directing work and monitoring progress on assigned worksites to achieve established deadlines and productivity targets.
- Providing on-the-job training, coaching staff, and participating in recruitment.
- Conducting performance evaluations, addressing performance issues, and providing positive reinforcement, coaching and constructive feedback to team members.
- Communicating with customers and internal management, addressing concerns and escalating internally as required.
- Participating in operational efficiency initiatives and change management and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Acting as a liaison between management and field staff, communicating expectations and providing feedback.
Sound like the right fit?
If you're looking for a place where hard work matters, opportunities are real, and the people around you know your name and have your back, we'd like to hear from you. We build our safety culture the same way - real accountability, not just a policy binder.
Note: We review every application carefully because finding the right fit matters to us. If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, we'll be in touch within two weeks of your application.
At Meraki, we value people from all backgrounds and experiences. What matters most is how you show up, with curiosity, accountability, respect, and a commitment to safe, quality work.
We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable law and are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive workplace where people can succeed. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process and employment.
Building a strong team is a shared responsibility. We expect everyone to contribute to a workplace where people support one another, treat each other with respect, follow through, act fairly, and help create a culture where meaningful careers can grow.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to work in Port Alberni or Powell River, and if you don't currently live in either location, are you open to relocating?
Experience:
- Supervisory: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
