Supervisors, forest products processing
Supervisors in forest products processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
NB, AB, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate pulp and paper mills, paper converting mills, sawmills, planing mills, plywood, waferboard and other wood and paper products mills
- Ensure that systems and equipment are operating efficiently and that proper maintenance and repairs are performed
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions and administer the collective agreement
- Prepare production and other reports
- Monitor safety conditions
- May set up machines and equipment.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
- checkA college diploma in pulp and paper technology or a related discipline may be required for some pulp and paper supervisor positions.
- checkSeveral years of some combination of formal and on-the-job training are provided.
- checkSeveral years of experience in the most senior occupation supervised are often required.
- checkCertificates, such as lumber grading and industrial first aid, and a competency certificate in natural gas may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, forest products processing (NOC 92014) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, forest products processing in New Brunswick: Approximately 500 people work in this occupation. Supervisors, forest products processing mainly work in the following sectors: Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 47%Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 46% 85% of supervisors, forest products processing work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of supervisors, forest products processing are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, forest products processing (NOC 92014) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, forest products processing in Alberta: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Supervisors, forest products processing mainly work in the following sectors: Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 56%Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 26%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9% 87% of supervisors, forest products processing work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 90% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 10% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 21% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, forest products processing (NOC 92014) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.Employment in forestry-related professions has been declining year-over-year, and the industry faces several curtailments at wood manufacturing facilities. Stable job growth continues to be inhibited by difficulty accessing economic fibre, falling annual harvests, high U.S. duties and tariffs, and the impacts of extreme weather and wildfires, though the industry remains particularly important to rural and Indigenous communities. Provincial and federal funding for reforestation projects as well as support for wood manufacturing and mass timber may provide some employment opportunities.Here are some key facts about supervisors, forest products processing in British Columbia: Approximately 2,900 people work in this occupation. Supervisors, forest products processing mainly work in the following sectors: Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 56%Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 20%Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 6%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6% 79% of supervisors, forest products processing work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of supervisors, forest products processing are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
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TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Management of Personnel Resources
to train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies and recommend personnel actions, such as hirings and promotions
Time Management
to optimize production schedules, minimize downtime and meet production targets
Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering
to establish methods to meet work schedules and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality
Selective Attention
to supervise the activities of workers who operate pulp and paper mills, paper converting mills, sawmills and other wood and paper products mills to ensure all safety procedures are followed
Leadership
to motivate and inspire team members, delegate tasks effectively and foster a positive culture in the forest products processing environment
Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production
to troubleshoot operational challenges, implement process improvements and ensure consistent product quality and performance
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