Supervisor, Forestry Operations / Superviseur, Opérations forestières

• Hearst, Ontario
• Posted on January 9, 2026

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada’s forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada’s forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position: Supervisor, Forestry Operations Location: Hearst, ON.

GreenFirst is looking for a Supervisor, Forestry Operations to plan, organize, and supervise forestry operations for the Kapuskasing, Opasatika and Hearst Divisions, ensuring quality work with a view to supplying the mills in accordance with corporate objectives while maintaining a cost-effective manner

Commitment:

• Live up to GreenFirst’s values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
• Lead a motivated, efficient and engaged operations team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities.
• Coach and mentor employees to ensure maximum performance.
• Recommend training requirements for employee development.
• Provide direction to operations teams conferring with customers, consultants, contractors or suppliers.
• Assist in Negotiating harvesting and individual equipment contract with internal and external contacts.
• Support compliance with collective agreements and sound union/management/employee relations.
• Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed.
• Develop and maintain a good rapport between labour, customer, outside agencies, other users and management.
• Report to Superintendent, Hearst Operations – Forest Management,
• Participate in short term and midterm planning pertaining to budget requirements, staff selection and projects to be undertaken.
• Assist in preparing and developing operations budgets, authorize expenditures, review and analyze financial reports and take appropriate actions.
• Assist in coordinating the activities of the Forest Management, North Ontario West operations in order to maintain production targets, quality of wood product and wood supply for the Kapuskasing and Hearst Sawmills.
• Prepare work schedules to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Ensure that all operations adhere to the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Laws and Regulations.
• Advise and recommend changes or opportunities on operating costs to supervisor.
• Report and explain deviations from planned activities.
• Assist in any other sector of Forest Management, Northern Ontario West operations as requested by the Superintendents and Woodlands Manager.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: College diploma or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience: Must have 5 + years in a similar role.
• Bilingual: (English & French) – An asset.