Community Engagement Coordinator

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Williams Lake is currently recruiting for a Community Engagement Coordinator.

Based in Williams Lake, reporting to the Community Engagement Supervisor, the Community Engagement Coordinator will be the lead for Indigenous and community engagement in the Williams Lake area with responsibilities to :

You’ll Do :

• Coordinate, develop and maintain progressive and positive working relationships with Indigenous and other communities,
• Assist other departments to maintain existing and develop new business relationships with Indigenous and other communities,
• Coordinate contract development for increasing business service procurement from Indigenous-owned vendors
• Coordinate local staff participation and participate personally in various Indigenous and other community engagement activities and events,
• Engage in effective communication with Indigenous communities with respect to divisional forest management and stewardship activities,
• Ensure execution of divisional consultation and community engagement strategies, including employment and training initiatives,
• Work effectively with Woods staff to ensure that commitments made are implemented and fulfilled,
• Assist with scheduling and facilitating meetings between Indigenous communities and divisional staff to refer forestry and stewardship activities,
• Ensure that all referral, info-sharing and engagement activity is properly documented, and,
• Help facilitate employment opportunities between local Indigenous community members and the 3 WF manufacturing facilities in the South Cariboo through programs such as the Indigenous Internship program.

You’ll Have :

What We Offer :

Your Workplace Location :

Williams Lake is a city in the Central Interior of British Columbia in the central part of a region known as the Cariboo. Williams Lake is one of the largest cites, by population of metropolitan area, in the Cariboo after neighbouring Quesnel. The city is famous for the Williams Lake Stampede, which was once the second largest professional rodeo in Canada, after only the Calgary Stampede.

About Us :

Today, West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities inCanada,the United States, theUnited Kingdom, andEurope, which promotes sustainable forest practices in its operations. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

Diversity :

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

Sustainability :

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

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