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Working closely with the family and the broader family office team, the Family Services Manager will oversee the day-to-day coordination of household and family support services within a private family office environment. The role will provide leadership and direction to a team responsible for transportation, personal services, event planning, household coordination, and other services supporting the family’s day-to-day needs. The Family Services Manager will serve as a key point of contact between family members and other family office departments, ensuring that information is communicated clearly, priorities are understood, and requests are coordinated efficiently and discreetly. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and service-oriented, with strong leadership and communication skills. They will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, coordinating complex schedules and activities, resolving issues, and anticipating the needs of the family. A high level of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, sound judgment, and flexibility is essential. As part of the overall compensation package, accommodation options may be considered for the successful candidate. Your contributions to the team: Leadership • Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to household and family office support staff. • Directly manage staff responsible for transportation, event planning, household coordination, and related services. • Establish clear expectations, priorities, and standards of service for the team. • Coordinate staff schedules, coverage, vacation, time off, and other staffing requirements. • Assign and prioritize tasks based on family needs, schedules, and business requirements. • Monitor the quality, timeliness, and completion of work performed by household staff. • Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management as required. • Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of household staff. • Foster a professional, collaborative, and service-focused team environment. • Ensure appropriate confidentiality and discretion are maintained by all staff. Family & Household Coordination • Receive, organize, prioritize, and communicate requests from family members to the appropriate staff or service provider. • Ensure appropriate resources, staffing, transportation, and services are arranged to meet families’ schedule. • Coordinate calendars, schedules, appointments, events, travel-related requirements, and other family activities as required. • Identify potential scheduling conflicts, operational issues, or service gaps and proactively resolve them. • Coordinate special projects and requests that require support from multiple household staff or family office departments. • Maintain a high degree of flexibility and responsiveness to changing family priorities. Communication & Cross-Department Coordination • Serve as a central communication point between the family, household staff, family office managers, and internal departments. • Ensure relevant information is communicated accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner. • Establish clear processes for escalating issues, obtaining approvals, and communicating changes in priorities. • Maintain appropriate boundaries regarding confidential family, financial, personal, and operational information. • Ensure the family receives timely updates on matters requiring their awareness, decision, or approval. • Support alignment between family expectations and operational execution across the family office. What we offer: Employees enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive reward. You will be eligible to receive salary range of $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per annum, this will be determined by your skill set, education and experience. You will also be eligible to participate in the Company’s benefits program covering: • Employer paid extended health, vision, and dental coverage (including family) • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Employee Referral Program • Yearly health and wellness benefit • RPP eligibility after 1 year • In-house professional development opportunities Why Broadstreet? Broadstreet Properties Ltd. is a family owned and operated property management company, partnered with Seymour Pacific Developments, that manage multi-family residential communities. We are a growing organization made up of diverse team members who are motivated to continuously innovate our approach to asset management. We consider employee wellbeing a priority and are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our teams while ensuring a workplace that is respectful of everyone. Broadstreet Properties Ltd. practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.
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What you need to be successful: • Post-secondary education in business administration, hospitality, operations management, related field or equivalent experience. • 4 plus years of experience in operations management, household management, executive support, family office services, hospitality management, event management, or a similar leadership role. • Previous experience managing employees and coordinating multiple teams or service providers. • Experience working in a private household, family office, executive environment, luxury environment an asset. • Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple competing priorities, complex schedules, events, and projects. • Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold employees accountable while maintaining a positive and service-oriented environment. • Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams. • Ability to develop and maintain organizational systems, schedules, trackers, and processes. • Ability to coordinate information across multiple departments and maintain accurate records. • Strong understanding of confidentiality, information management, and appropriate handling of sensitive information. • Familiarity with travel coordination, transportation logistics, and personal assistant services is considered an asset. • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with family members, executives, employees, vendors, and internal departments. • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism. • Ability to remain calm, organized, and solution-focused in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment. • Flexible availability and willingness to accommodate changing schedules and family requirements. • Valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean driving record.
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$60-$70 / hour
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49 North Helicopters is seeking experienced helicopter pilots to join our team for the 2026 summer season and beyond. Working closely with fellow pilots, the Chief Pilot, and dispatch, successful candidates will support base operations flying the Bell 206 and/or AS350. With operations now servicing the Williams Lake, BC area, this position offers strong opportunities for growth within the company. Pilots may have the chance to support a wide range of operations across multiple bases, including forestry, ministry work, tourism, logging, fire suppression, passenger transport, heliskiing, and emergency rescue. This role is ideal for professional, safety focused pilots looking to build long term careers with a growing company and diverse operational environment. Responsibilities: -Report to the Chief Pilot and Operations Manager -Support various types of base operations -Operate the helicopter safely and in full compliance with all regulations set out by Transport Canada and company policies -Conduct pre-flight inspections, daily flight logbook entries, and post-flight checks in accordance with company procedures -Perform scheduled and unscheduled flights in support of daily operations -Excellent verbal and written communication skills We offer: Competitive pay ($60 - $70 / hr) and employee benefits In-house maintenance and field support Advancement in training and continued development (SAR, Class D, egress, etc.) Opportunity for year-round employment
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Minimum requirements: -1,000-1,500 hours PIC -Valid Class 1 Medical -Canadian Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter -B206 or AS350 endorsement -Experience in mountain flying and precision external-load operations
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$47.26 To $57.84 Hourly
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This position includes a comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefit package, enrolment in our defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan), and three weeks of paid vacation. Please note this is a temporary position, covering a leave of absence estimated to last until October 2027. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and at our organization on an ongoing basis. The John Howard Society of North Island welcomes applications from all qualified applicants including but not limited by those of any gender, race, orientation, or disability. Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are assets. The John Howard Society of North Island is an employment equity employer. Two completed, acceptable criminal record checks are required. One from the Criminal Records Review Program through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and one from the Canadian Criminal Record Search of the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records, the Canadian Police Information Centre, and the Police Information Portal. This position requires union membership with Health Sciences Association. All union JJEP/Paraprofessional positions are subject to wage grid levels. Positions begin at Step 1 and are increased to Steps 2 through 4 based on number of hours worked. Job Description -Job Title: Clinical Counsellor -Work site: Campbell River, Courtenay -Program: Full Time Attendance Programs, 180 Degrees, Foundry CV -Benchmark: Clinical Counsellor -Grid level: Grid 16, Paraprofessional -Reports to: Program Manager - Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 35 hours/week Summary Working as part of a frontline team, develops, implements, and maintains behavioural intervention strategies and programs for clients and provides support to youth to facilitate successful living in the community. Key Duties and Responsibilities To perform the job successfully the Clinical Counsellor must be able to perform consistently each essential duty satisfactorily. Other related duties may be assigned. -Interviews clients to assess social, psychological, emotional, and/or behavioural issues affecting clients. Identifies core areas of concern to be addressed by counselling. Provides individual counselling as necessary. -Identifies, assesses, and monitors clients’ needs in conjunction with other service providers, including program staff team members. -Develops, implements, and maintains individual behavioural intervention strategies and programs to allow clients to more fully and actively participate in community life. -Develops and implements counselling plans and interventions using a variety of therapeutic counselling techniques drawn from theoretical frameworks such as family systems, solution focused, narrative, psycho-dynamic group work, and advanced group counselling techniques to resolve identified problematic behaviours. -Adheres to the principles of Integrated Case Management and client centered services. -Formulates and facilitates support groups in program areas for clients and/or their families as required. -Provides consultation to those working with client cases i.e. social workers, probation officers, caregivers, other professionals, and John Howard staff. -Liaises with and/or promotes the interests of clients with other community service providers and professionals as required. -Regularly attends weekly internal case management meetings and participates in Integrated Case Management as needed. -Participates in staff training sessions. Engages in prevention activities by networking, consulting, and doing public relations as required. -Identifies crisis situations and implements interventions to deal with such episodes. -Applies a comprehensive understanding of emotional management core issues to the development and implementation of emotional management strategies with individual youth in collaboration with the program staff team. -Keeps current on literature and research in the field. Provides up-to-date best practice information. -Maintains related records and prepares reports. -Performs other related duties as required.
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The requirements listed below detail the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required to perform the essential duties of the job. Education and Experience: -Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or a related counselling field. -Two (2) years recent related experience which should include: --Experience in providing crisis intervention. -Experience working with high-risk youth with substance use issues in a counselling or other helping capacity. Counselling Skills -Knowledge and awareness of a wide range of individual and family counselling techniques. -Develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic service plans appropriate to the clients’ assessed needs. -Utilize appropriate theoretical frameworks in behaviour change strategies. -Maintain confidentiality, appropriate professional boundaries, and ethics in counselling practice with clients. -Plan, facilitate, and evaluate weekly therapeutic activities for clients. Case Management Skills -Follow the principles of Integrated Case Management and apply these principles in practice when working with allied professionals involved with clients. -Work collaboratively with the program counsellors to implement client service plans. -Attend client Integrated Case Management meetings as needed. -Provide and maintain all required reports and clinical records on clients’ behaviour and progress in the program. -Be aware of, refer to, and utilize community resources for youth. -Consult with and support residential staff team members in planning, monthly reporting, and general practice. -Work cooperatively with other community service providers. -Maintain case records as required by The John Howard Society of North Island. -Knowledge and experience with the Youth Criminal Justice Act and youth justice programming an asset. Other Skills and Abilities Clinical Counsellor must: -Demonstrate a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. -Have the ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face. -Have the ability to accept the differences they will find among their clients. -Accept clients’ rights to self-determination and individuality, and must not discriminate on the basis of Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, socio-economic status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. -Have a positive conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change. -Have the ability to work respectfully in partnership with other team members, including referring authorities. -Recognize the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person. -Have the ability to recognize persons with special needs and make appropriate referrals. -Have the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members. -Have the ability and willingness to understand young offender issues and to be trained in working with offenders. -Have the ability to work constructively within a program that promotes youth empowerment. -Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and sensitivity in working with Indigenous and multicultural issues preferred. -Have basic computer and Internet skills. Other Job Requirements -The Clinical Counsellor must have a valid driver's licence and access to safe, reliable transportation, and must obtain appropriate insurance as per Society policy. -The Clinical Counsellor will follow the Code of Ethics and the Mission Statement of The John Howard Society of North Island. They will also abide by the relevant rules and regulations as set out by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
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$40.02/hour plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits
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Chaser – Newcastle Timber Location: Woss, BC Schedule: Monday – Friday (Home every night) Pay: $40.02/hr – Union Wages Keep the Landing Moving HDL is looking for a reliable Chaser to join our grapple yarding crew near Woss, BC. You’ll be the “eyes and ears” on the landing, working in sync with our Yarder Operator and Hooktender to keep production flowing safely. If you’re a hard worker who knows their way around a landing and takes safety seriously, we’ve got a spot for you. The Role This is a fast-paced position that requires constant communication and a proactive attitude. Your main responsibilities will include: • Managing the Landing: Safely unhooking logs from the grapple and ensuring the landing stays clear for the loader. • Branding & Quality: Correctly branding logs and bucking to spec when required. • Maintenance & Support: Helping the crew with rigging changes, fueling, and keeping the equipment in top shape. • Safety Coordination: Using radio communication to coordinate with the operator and ensuring the work area is secure. What We’re Offering • Top-Tier Union Package: $40.02/hour plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits. • Full Protection: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death coverage. • Financial Security: Union pension plan, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability. • Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, vision, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) to support you and your family. • Professional Environment: Work for a respected, SAFE Certified company that invests in its equipment and its people. • Great Schedule: Monday to Friday. No camp life—stay local and get home every night. • Career Growth: We take pride in training our crew. This is a great place to develop your skills in the logging industry.
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What You Bring • Experience: Previous experience on a logging landing or as a Chokerman is a major asset. • Physical Fitness: You’re capable of handling a chainsaw and moving through a busy landing in all weather conditions. • Communication: Clear radio skills and a team-first attitude. • Safety First: You don’t take shortcuts. Intermediate or Advanced First Aid is a huge plus. • Reliability: You live in or can reliably commute to Campbell River or camp near Woss.
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Hooktender – Newcastle Timber (Sayward, BC) We’re looking for an experienced Hooktender to lead a rigging crew at our Northern Vancouver Island operations. This isn’t a job for someone looking to learn the ropes—we need someone with solid experience who knows how to lay out a high-lead side, move the block, and keep wood hitting the landing safely. At Newcastle, we’re a tight-knit crew. We keep our gear in good shape, and we don’t cut corners on safety. Location: Sayward, BC (Northern Vancouver Island) Pay: $46.93 per hour Schedule: Monday – Friday The Day-to-Day You’ll be the “quarterback” of the side. Your main focus is production and safety. You’ll be: • Planning and supervising the rigging of high-lead and grapple systems. • Managing the crew (Chokermen/Rigging Slingers) to keep the flow moving. • Handling the heavy lifting—dismantling, moving, and resetting equipment in typical North Island terrain. • Working closely with the Yarder Operator to ensure turns are clean and efficient. What’s In It For You? • Top-Tier Union Package: $46.93 /hour plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits. • Full Protection: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death coverage. • Financial Security: Union pension plan, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability. • Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, vision, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) to support you and your family. • Professional Environment: Work for a respected, SAFE Certified company that invests in its equipment and its people. • Great Schedule: Monday to Friday. No camp life—stay local and get home every night. • Career Growth: We take pride in training our crew. This is a great place to develop your skills in the logging industry.
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What We’re Looking For • Proven Experience: You’ve spent at least a year (ideally more) as a Hooktender. You know the difference between a good road and a bad one. • Lead by Example: You’re someone the crew respects because you work as hard as they do. • Physical Grit: This is rugged coastal ground. You need to be fit enough to handle the brush and the steel. • Reliability: You live in or can reliably commute to the Sayward Valley. • Communication: Clear, professional radio skills and leadership ability. • Paperwork: A valid Driver’s License and a clean Driver’s Abstract. • Safety Mindset: SAFE Certification standards are our baseline. Intermediate or Advanced First Aid is an asset.
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Experienced Buckerman – Holbrook Dyson Logging & Newcastle Timber Location: Woss / Sayward Valley Operations Pay: $45.65 per hour (Union Wages) Schedule: Monday – Friday (Home every night) Precision Log Quality & Ground Support Holbrook Dyson Logging (HDL) and Newcastle Timber are seeking an Experienced Buckerman to join our crews in the Woss and Sayward areas. As a key member of our ground-based support team, you are responsible for log quality control, accurate measurement, and ensuring safe interaction around mechanized equipment. We are looking for a professional who understands “tension and compression” and takes pride in maximizing the value of every log. The Role This position requires high situational awareness and technical proficiency in manual log processing. • Bucking & Quality Control: Assessing logs for tension, compression, and bind, and performing precise bucking cuts to control log movement and maximize quality. • Log Measurement: Accurately measuring and marking logs to meet sorting specifications. • Machine Coordination: Managing safe work zones around loaders and processors. You will be responsible for maintaining “eye contact and radio confirmation” before approaching any active machine. • Hazard Assessment: Identifying overhead hazards, snags, and unstable ground. You must always work from the “high side” of the log to avoid rollover hazards. • Chainsaw Excellence: Safely operating and maintaining professional-grade chainsaws, including chain tensioning and fuel management. The HDL & Newcastle Advantage • Stay Local: Steady Monday to Friday schedule based in the Woss/Sayward corridor—no camp, home every night. • Top-Tier Union Package: $45.65/hr plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits. • Full Protection: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance. • Safety First: We provide a professional culture where your right to refuse unsafe work is respected and supported.
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What You Bring • Demonstrated Competency: Proven experience in coastal bucking and log measurement. • Safety Rigor: A deep understanding of WorkSafeBC Part 26 regulations and machine blind spots. • Physical Fitness: Ability to navigate steep, uneven terrain while carrying gear in all weather conditions. • Communication: Proficiency in radio protocols to coordinate safely with heavy equipment operators. • Reliability: You are currently based in or able to commute to the Woss or Sayward areas. • First Aid: Intermediate or Advanced First-Aid is an asset
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THE OPPORTUNITY Western Forest Products is currently seeking fully qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics to join our Timberlands operations located in Woss, BC. What We Offer: • United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of $54.56 plus trade premiums • Hourly premiums on shifts that are outside the recognized day shift • Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union • Pension plan provided through the union • A safe work environment *$7000 Signing Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available* Shifts: Position one is currently on a 7x7 shift, 7 days on and 7 days off, 12 hours per day. Position two is currently on a 4x3 shift, 4 days on and 3 days off, 10 hours per day. This role is considered safety sensitive; all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test. YOUR CAREER At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance. WESTERN OVERVIEW Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products. Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.
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Education and Experience • Must be fully ticketed Red Seal HD Mechanic; • All applicants must have a valid BC driver's license and be able to provide a driver's abstract; • Preference may be given to the applicant holding a valid OFA Level 3 Certificate. Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies • Preference will be given to those with experience in west coast logging equipment (Yarders, Log Loaders, Hydraulic Log Loaders & Highway Logging Trucks); • Highly developed machine diagnostic and repair skills are a benefit; • Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision; • Excellent safety record and strong work ethic.
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$87,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually
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THE OPPORTUNITY Western Forest Products is hiring for an Operations Forester/Planner to join our TFL 6 Forest Operations team based in Port McNeill, BC. What You’ll Do: Reporting to the TFL Forester, the Operations Forester/Planner is responsible for all activities related to the engineering and development of road construction and harvest plans within TFL 6. Working with a team of Forest Professionals, they play a crucial role in leading all aspects of forest operations planning. Who You Are: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RPF or RFT searching for a rewarding career where they can have a significant impact. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who demonstrates exceptional communications skills, is well organized and has a proven ability to work in a team environment. You possess a deep understanding of operational forest management with a strong focus on improving safety, quality, and efficiency. What We Offer: • Salary range of $87,000 - $125,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience • Annual incentive plan • Pension plan contributions - Western contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required • Extended health and dental benefits – Western pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums • 3 weeks’ vacation to start • Employee family assistance program • Financial support for learning and development opportunities Work Environment: This role is to be performed in person at our TFL 6 Forest Operations in Port McNeill, BC. RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide safety leadership and direction by guiding safety improvement and ensuring adherence to Company safety policies; • Support environmental sustainability and sound forest stewardship alongside Company certification systems; • Lead daily engineering and planning activities of salaried employees and contractors with a focus on training and development; • Support the development of annual road construction and production plans while acting as a key liaison between the operations planning group and production Managers and Supervisors; • Coordinate all planning activities to secure road and cutting permits required for the annual timber harvest of the operation; • Actively maintain mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations partners, Government agencies and both internal and external stakeholders; • Recommend innovative strategies to reduce cost and maximize margin across the operation. YOUR CAREER At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance. WESTERN OVERVIEW Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products. Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.
Qualifications & Experience
Education and Experience • 5-7 years of experience in operations planning with increasingly responsible roles; • Post-secondary degree in Forestry or related degree in Natural Resource Management, and; • Current accreditation with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (RPF); • Applicants with less than required experience and/or accreditation may be considered. Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies • Excellent understanding and comprehension of Forest Management and Land Use Planning; • Proven ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills and an ability to speak confidently in a public setting; • Good working knowledge of legislation, regulations and requirements related to BC crown and private land forest operations.
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$87,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually
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THE OPPORTUNITY Western Forest Products is hiring for an Operations Forester/Planner to join our Nootka Forest Operation team based in Gold River, BC. What You’ll Do: Reporting to the TFL Forester, the Operations Forester/Planner is responsible for all activities related to the engineering and development of road construction and harvest plans within TFL 19. Working with a team of Forest Professionals, they play a crucial role in leading all aspects of forest operations planning. Who You Are: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RPF or RFT searching for a rewarding career where they can have a significant impact. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who demonstrates exceptional communications skills, is well organized and has a proven ability to work in a team environment. You possess a deep understanding of operational forest management with a strong focus on improving safety, quality, and efficiency. What We Offer: • Salary range of $87,000 - $125,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience • Annual incentive plan • Pension plan contributions - Western contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required • Extended health and dental benefits – Western pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums • 3 weeks’ vacation to start • Employee family assistance program • Financial support for learning and development opportunities Work Environment: This role is to be performed in person at our Nootka Forest Operations in Gold River, BC. The successful applicant may choose to live in Campbell River or elsewhere; however, they are required to work full-time, in person at our operations in Gold River. RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide safety leadership and direction by guiding safety improvement and ensuring adherence to Company safety policies; • Support environmental sustainability and sound forest stewardship alongside Company certification systems; • Lead daily engineering and planning activities of salaried employees and contractors with a focus on training and development; • Support the development of annual road construction and production plans while acting as a key liaison between the operations planning group and production Managers and Supervisors; • Coordinate all planning activities to secure road and cutting permits required for the annual timber harvest of the operation; • Actively maintain mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations partners, Government agencies and both internal and external stakeholders; • Recommend innovative strategies to reduce cost and maximize margin across the operation. YOUR CAREER At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance. WESTERN OVERVIEW Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products. Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.
Qualifications & Experience
Education and Experience • 5-7 years of experience in operations planning with increasingly responsible roles; • Post-secondary degree in Forestry or related degree in Natural Resource Management, and; • Current accreditation with Forest Professionals, BC (RPF or RFT); • Applicants with less than required experience, education and/or accreditation may be considered. Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies • Excellent understanding and comprehension of Forest Management and Land Use Planning; • Proven ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills and an ability to speak confidently in a public setting; • Good working knowledge of legislation, regulations and requirements related to BC crown and private land forest operations.
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$43.83 Hourly
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THE OPPORTUNITY Western Forest Products is currently seeking fully qualified Log Truck Driver to join our Timberlands operations located on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC. We have vacancies available at the following locations: Current Opportunities: • Port McNeill, BC • Woss, BC What We Offer: • United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of $43.83 • Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union • Pension plan provided through the union • A safe work environment Shifts: This position is currently on a 5x2 shift, 5 days on and 2 days off, Monday to Friday with overtime required based on the needs of the business. This role is considered safety sensitive; all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test. YOUR CAREER At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance. WESTERN OVERVIEW Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products. Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.
Qualifications & Experience
Education and Experience • Fully qualified truck driver with minimum 2 years of experience in the past 5 years with BC Coastal Logging; • All applicants must have a valid Class 1 BC driver's license and be able to provide a driver's abstract; • Preference may be given to applicants holding a valid Advanced First Aid certificate. Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies • Excellent safety record and strong work ethic; • Excellent time management skills; • Accountable and dependable.