Description

Supervisors in logging and forestry supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in logging operations and silvicultural operations. They are employed by logging companies, contractors and government agencies.

Job Titles

• Forest operations supervisor
• Forestry crew supervisor
• Hook tender – logging
• Logging contractor
• Logging foreman/woman
• Production supervisor – logging
• Silviculture supervisor
• Woods foreman/woman

Main Duties

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of logging and forestry workers in woodland operations, often in several work locations over several square kilometres
• Oversee silvicultural activities such as scarification, planting and vegetation control
• Schedule work crews, equipment and transportation for several work locations
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve work methods
• Instruct workers in safety, recognize unsafe work conditions and modify work procedures
• Ensure that government regulations are met
• Communicate with forestry technical, professional and management personnel regarding forest harvesting and forest management plans, procedures and schedules
• Prepare production and other reports
• Hire and train new workers.

Workplaces

• Government agencies
• Logging companies
• Logging contractors

Skills

• Equipment and Tool Selection
• Management of Material Resources
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Monitoring
• Operation and Control

Abilities

• Multi-Signal Response
• Auditory Attention
• Far Vision
• Peripheral Vision
• Reaction Time

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Independence

Similar Occupations

• Forestry technologists and technicians (22112)
• Managers in natural resources production and fishing (80010)
• Logging machinery operators (83110)
• Chain saw and skidder operators (84110)
• Silviculture and forestry workers (84111)

Source: OaSIS