West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. High Prairie is currently recruiting for a Planer supervisor.
Reporting to the Planer Superintendent, the Planer Supervisor will provide leadership, training, and professional development to hourly personnel by championing our safety program, and managing the process flow and resources to meet and exceed established key performance indicators.

You'll Do:

• Making the safety of your team a business priority by meeting all leading indicators and being directly involved in the safety program
• Safety management, including orientation, training, worker observations, identifying and correcting safety hazards, accident and near-miss investigations, emergency protection systems, and site audits
• Achieving quality and production KPIs and striving for operational excellence
• Work with operations to improve reliability and maximize equipment availability at the lowest cost to the mill through involvement and understanding of the business.
• Training and developing every member of your planer crew
• Effectively communicating goals and expectations with all employees in the planer, kilns, and lumber yard

You have:

• Minimum of 1 year of proven leadership, vision, dedication & ability to mentor a team in a chargehand role or higher
• AFPA lumber grading certificate or willingness to acquire at the earliest opportunity
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills – conflict management, coaching, supportive feedback, and problem-solving
• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge
• Must be computer literate, including a strong background in MS Office
• Strong Organizational and Leadership Skills
• Detail and results-oriented

Compensation Package:

• The salary for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location.
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays.

Your Workplace Location:
The Town of High Prairie and the Municipal District of Big Lakes are proud to join together to provide the residents of High Prairie and surrounding communities with a spectacular indoor aquatic's facility and The Gordon Buchanan Recreation Center to meet the growing demand for recreation and leisure opportunities in our region.
High Prairie is within 20 minutes of first-class sandy beaches. Also within close proximity to High Prairie are two Provincial Parks, Hilliard's Bay and Winagami Lake. Hilliard's Bay boasts world class open water fishing and a 190-site campground. Winagami Lake is a bird watcher's paradise with over 200 observed bird species. Nearby Kimiwan Lake in McLennan, Alberta is known as the Bird Capital of Canada as it is the confluence of three major bird migration paths, the Mississippi, Pacific and Central.

About Us:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world's largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.

What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and a solid pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Diversity

At West Fraser, we strongly believe that promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we are constantly striving to foster a culture that values and respects the unique backgrounds and perspectives of every individual. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team that is dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Come aboard and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community at West Fraser.

Sustainability

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create an exceptional building material. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

Sustainability Report | West Fraser

Learn more about us!

Discover West Fraser in Western Canada (youtube.com)

What's it like to work in Forestry at West Fraser? Shayna's story (youtube.com)

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in this position.