Careers at Kalesnikoff

Are you inspired? We want to hear from you. Take a look at the career opportunities below and send your resume and cover letter along to us; we’re always seeking talented, hard-working members to add to our exceptional team.

Forestry Jobs for Tomorrow’s Future

As one of the most innovative and well-managed specialty mills in North America, Kalesnikoff is committed to supporting forestry jobs within our local community, and delivering to our customers, while caring for our environment. We sustainably produce some of the finest grain and highest quality mass timber and softwood lumber products in the world. As an independent, family-owned and operated company since 1939, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource.

To see our mass timber facility in action and learn about the Kalesnikoff family legacy, check out our video tour and our family video.

Our Home in the West Kootenay Region of BC

Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the Kootenay region of BC is a highly desired and special place to call “home.” With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the West Kootenays isn’t just a region: it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?

Professional Opportunities

Business Analyst

Our company:

For over 80 years and four generations, our family has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood. We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become an industry-leading mass timber provider with a high-tech sawmill. From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process — from forest management to manufacturing, design, prefabrication, and delivery.

As an independent, family-owned, and operated company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow, we’re searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

 

Role and objectives:

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to provide analysis and support of our core business system for Kalesnikoff Lumber and Mass Timber. This role is required onsite in the West Kootenays (10 mins south of Nelson, BC). As the Business Analyst, you will bridge user needs and IT solutions, utilizing strong advisory, IT, and business knowledge. You will gather requirements, propose solutions, and collaborate with various teams to optimize business processes. Additionally, you will participate in solution sessions, resolve system issues, and maintain ERP knowledge. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of business analysis experience, a career background that includes working with an industrial manufacturing business, and excellent communication skills.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Research and review processes that support business functions and system requirements.
  • Flowchart business processes to define operational activities, procedures, and models.
  • Collaborate with project managers, system owners, and end users to further refine business operations requirements and goals.
  • Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes and develop strategies for enhancing them.
  • Identify omissions and errors in business requirements by conducting feasibility studies.
  • Evaluate findings to develop new processes.
  • Create and/or prototype new procedures to enhance business processes, operations, and data flow.
  • Perform analysis of job impact on business users; monitor impact scenarios throughout development and implementation life cycles.
  • Design, develop, and distribute training for impacted business users.
  • Integrate new or revised business processes for incorporation into strategic decision making.
  • Prepare technical reports for use by IT staff personnel in support of technical services activities.
  • Manage and coordinate research and/or survey databases, as applicable.
  • Perform data analyses as requested; develop and present ad hoc reports in support of various business process initiatives both internally and externally.
  • Provide consultative and technical support to the executive team and other strategic decision-making groups.
  • Conduct system requirements and regression testing.
  • Manage, coordinate, and evaluate the efforts of third-party consultants engaged in contracted business process activities.

 

Requirements:

  • 5+ years’ direct work experience as a business analyst
  • University degree in computer science, finance, or business administration required, with a master’s degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing business and technical requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience modeling and mapping business processes using proven methodologies and models.
  • Expertise in designing, developing, and implementing re-engineered business processes and associated software and hardware.
  • Direct knowledge of database management and various data retrieval methodologies, including data importing to spreadsheets, graphs, etc.
  • Able to write operational procedures in both technical and user-oriented language.
  • Ability to troubleshoot business process changes, errors, and subsequent modifications; must be able to do this with the work of other analysts.
  • Able to interpret the operational requirements of end users, project managers, and other stakeholders.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-starter and highly motivated to make proactive changes.
  • Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback from superiors.
  • Effective deadline management and project management skills.
  • Knowledge of service level agreements and customer service standards.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.

 

You can expect these great benefits:

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program
  • Team building and social events
  • Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
  • Opportunity to advance in your career
  • Work-life balance
  • A great culture where we truly value our employees

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to . Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

 

About our Kootenay home:

Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history, and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?

 

Equal opportunity commitment:

Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.

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CNC OPERATOR

Our company:

For over 80 years and four generations, our family has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood. We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become an industry-leading mass timber provider with a high-tech sawmill. From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process — from forest management to manufacturing, design, prefabrication and delivery.

As an independent, family-owned and operated company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow, we’re searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

 

Role and objectives:

In this position you will have the opportunity to learn how to operate one or more of our CNC machines. The position will start off with the Uniteam CLT 400, dual gantry panel machine, but may evolve into our new Hundugger Panel CNC or our Hundegger Beam CNC.

 

You will work alongside our Finishing Team, delivering high quality products on time to our valued customers.

 

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all timber panels and beams are milled with precision and to the highest quality to meet our customers’ expectations.
  • Coordinate production flow through CNC to meet delivery schedules.
  • Manage machine interface between CADworks and DDX software platforms.
  • Conduct QC on machine cut parts to ensure accuracy to the specified drawings.
  • Maintain all equipment and tooling to ensure high uptime performance. Perform regular inspections and calibrations of the machine to ensure precision accuracy.
  • Ensure safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

 

Requirements:

  • A passion for working with wood – either in lumber, timber, or carpentry experience
  • Self-motivated, and capable of working alone as well as a part of a team!
  • Experience reading and interpreting plans/designs is an asset.
  • Experience with computer modeling such as CADWorks, Autocad, Revit, Solidworks, DDX is an asset.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

 

You can expect these great benefits:

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program.
  • Team building and social events.
  • Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
  • Opportunity to advance in your career.
  • Work-life balance
  • A great culture where we truly value our employees.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to . Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

 

About our Kootenay home:

Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?

 

Equal opportunity commitment:

Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.

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Finishing Team Members

Are you inspired?

 

Our company:

For over 80 years and four generations, our family has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood. We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become an industry-leading mass timber provider with a high-tech sawmill. From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process – from forest management to manufacturing, design, prefabrication, and delivery.

As an independent, family-owned, and operated company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow, we’re searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

 

Finishing Team role and objectives:

We are excited to expand our team at Kalesnikoff Mass Timber and are looking for a diverse range of employees to join our inclusive workplace on our Mass Timber Finishing Team. The role will include sanding, staining and finishing wooden beams and panels with light power tools. Training will be provided. Compensation starts at $27/ hour, and there are plenty of opportunities to advance.

 

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • A commitment to safety in the workplace
  • An appreciation for woodworking projects
  • Eager to learn and grow
  • Accommodating and willing to support others as required
  • Able to work a rotating schedule with morning shifts, afternoon shifts and weekends
  • Physically capable of performing repetitive movements and occasionally lifting up to 55 pounds
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team
  • Experience in a production environment would be an asset
  • Woodworking experience would be an asset
  • Familiarity with the use of small, handheld power tools would be an asset

 

You can expect these great benefits:

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program
  • Team building and social events
  • Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
  • Opportunity to advance in your career
  • Work-life balance
  • A great culture where we truly value our employees

 

Contact information/ how to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to . Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

 

About our Kootenay home:

Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?

 

Equal opportunity commitment:

Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.

 

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Journeyman Saw Filer/Benchman

Are you inspired?

 

Our company:

For over 80 years and four generations, our family has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood. We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become an industry-leading mass timber provider with a high-tech sawmill. From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process — from forest management to manufacturing, design, prefabrication, and delivery.

As an independent, family-owned, and operated company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow, we’re searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

 

Role and objectives:

We are looking for an experienced Journeyman Saw Filer/Benchman.  Working as a team in the filing room and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.  This position works a rotating schedule.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair primary and secondary breakdown machine centers with regards to saw filing.
  • Assist production personnel with any sawing flow related problems and strive to provide solutions.
  • Work closely with Quality Control to trouble shoot sawing deficiencies and produce the best quality product.
  • Maintain open lines of communication with all departments and personnel necessary to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
  • Handle filing room workload to Head filer standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

Requirements:

  • Minimum 4+ years work experience as a saw filer/benchman
  • Journeyman certified
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive / energetic team environment.
  • Knowledge of power transmission machinery/parts including gear boxes, chains and bearings is an asset.
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Ability to function well under pressure.
  • Round saw or Bench ticket.
  • Previous saw filing experience.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following all safe work procedures.
  • Problem solving and demonstrated ability to implement solutions.
  • Strong team player with a positive attitude
  • Adaptable to changing needs and environment.
  • Personal accountability for the quality and timeliness of work.
  • Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

 

You can expect these great benefits:

  • Competitive compensation packages including relocation assistance
  • Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program
  • Team building and social events
  • Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
  • Opportunity to advance in your career
  • Work-life balance
  • A great culture where we truly value our employees

 

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to . Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

 

Equal opportunity commitment:

Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.

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Production Planning Coordinator

Are you inspired?

Our company:

As an independent, family owned and operated company, Kalesnikoff thinks in terms of generations, not quarters. We recognize that people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow our fully-integrated mass timber and sawmill company, we’re searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation. 

Mass Timber career opportunity:

Kalesnikoff’s new state-of-the-art mass timber production facility is the most-advanced, fully integrated, multi-species mass timber facility in North America, producing exceptionally high-quality cross-laminated timber and glulam beams. Mass timber is poised to transform building design and wood innovation here in North America as it has in Europe, and we’re thrilled to play a role in this evolution. We are hiring experienced, skilled, and passionate team members to support our growing operations.

Production Planning Coordinator role and objective:

The Production Planning Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the company’s participation in mass timber construction projects across North America, delivering advanced solutions and products for North American and international mass timber projects from initial schematic design through to installation.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the planning, implementation, and execution of project production from beginning to end.
  • Maintain project schedules in conjunction with our clients and production team to achieve all project milestones.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining an accurate project and plant scheduling model.
  • Produce approval documents for customers.
  • Produce and issue production documentation used to manage workflow and ensure accurate results.
    • Arrange panel and beam combinations (nesting) for production in Cadwork/ Scheduling Spreadsheets.
  • Create production-ready documents including:
    • Production Schedules.
    • Finishing schedules for packaging and finishing.
    • CSV files for machine data upload.
  • Review shop drawings and prepare fabrication files.
  • Develop appropriate bill of materials for within ERP system.
  • Maintain saleable goods inventory.
  • Track and compile production data for QC and continuous improvement purposes.
  • Track costing and capacity at various work centers.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience in construction, engineering, wood processing or related field preferred.
  • Experience in mass timber or other prefabricated construction technologies considered an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer focus.
  • Proficient in applicable software (i.e. CadWorks, Revit, MS Office, Excel, Power BI) considered an asset

Proficient in Excel including familiarity with VLOOKUP & SUMIF functions as well as general understanding of SQL Queries and VBA.

  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial attitude.

Contact information/ how to apply:

The Production Planning Coordinator is a salaried position and will be an integral part of our team. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to . Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Yesterday and today:

For over 80 years and four generations, our team has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood. We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become North America’s most-advanced, vertically-integrated, multi-species mass timber facility and one of the best-managed, high-technology mills in the province. From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process – from forest management, log optimization, specialty drying and finishing, custom designing and mass timber manufacturing to customer delivery.

About our Kootenay home:

Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?

Equal opportunity commitment:

Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.

 

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Procurement Manager

Our company:

For over 80 years and four generations, our family has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood. We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become an industry-leading mass timber provider with a high-tech sawmill. From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process — from forest management to manufacturing, design, prefabrication, and delivery.

As an independent, family-owned, and operated company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow, we’re searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

 

Role and objectives:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for the tactical and strategic procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services to be used by the organization. This role is responsible for all Kalesnikoff divisions at multiple locations. This is a Senior Position within the organization, with direct corporate responsibilities. The Procurement Manager coordinates their efforts as well as the procurement team’s efforts with departmental managers in order to maintain the appropriate level of inventory. This individual will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods and services that meet quality requirements and specifications at the most favorable price for the company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.

Responsibilities will include the strategic forecasting, contract negotiation, development of purchasing policies and procedures for ensuring the availability of all necessary materials required to support the manufacturing process, release scheduling of inbound raw materials and components, and ensuring adequate stock levels for production requirements.

Responsibilities:

Develop the strategic plan for centralized purchasing/procurement of materials, equipment, machinery, and services required for operations, projects, and capital investments.

  • Ensure procurement activities achieve established goals and assist all other functions in the organization in achieving their quality, schedule, and cost goals.
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of the organization.
  • Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget.
  • Ensure collaborative business planning across Kalesnikoff, through the identification and implementation of opportunities, to improve the synergy between divisions.
  • Provide strategic direction for business growth in conjunction with other members of Senior Management.
  • Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services.
  • Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts.
  • Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
  • Review and process claims against suppliers.
  • Source, Negotiate, Contract & Execute agreements to fulfill day-to-day business needs, primarily for high value specialty Materials & Services not available on existing agreements.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop the procurement team and their initiatives.
  • Process Improvements and Process expertise for Procurement & Stores.
  • Commodity Management support (Assisting in Implementing process improvements and Supplier Integration, etc.).
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate supply chain activities.
  • Develop and implement purchasing/inventory policies including the development, implementation, and review of SOP’s and KPI’s.
  • Analyze inventory needs based on sales trends and inventory levels.
  • Oversee the process for purchase orders ensuring flow of inventory that guarantees optimum stock levels and meets turnover goals.
  • Maintain an extensive database for all orders that is up to date and provides information for analysis and reporting.
  • Provide product, storage and order information to all internal departments as requested.
  • Stay current with internal and external factors impacting procurement function.
  • Research and survey buying markets in order to source the most optimal suppliers, in accordance with corporate objectives.
  • Prepare and administer bids, requests for quotes, requests for proposal, requests for information, and other vendor documentation.
  • Manage service level agreements, scope of work, and contract terms with service providers.
  • Calculate annual requirements for products or services and reconcile amounts against available budget in conjunction with appropriate Manager
  • Advise departments and business units of lead time required to obtain products or services.
  • Make alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the organization.

 Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain Management

  • 7-10 years’ progressive experience in a purchasing role. At least 5 years in a supervisory role.
  • Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.) designation or registration in the educational program of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada is considered an asset
  • Proven success in a supervisory, management or leadership role in Purchasing.
  • Comprehensive experience drafting vendor agreements including the ability to strategically assess and mitigate risk with vendors and suppliers through well-structured agreements.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
  • Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices.
  • Strong writing skills for creating reports, correspondence, contracts, requests, bids, and other documentation.
  • Knowledge of the appropriate tools for grading, analyzing, and assessing materials, equipment, supplies, services, and other commodities.
  • Familiarity with Maximo supply chain management (SCM) software, EPICOR enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and/or material requirements planning (MRP) software is a benefit.
  • Demonstrated understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts and theories.
  • Exceptional forecasting ability with strong analytical and interpretive skills.
  • ERP user experience.
  • Strong computer skills in a Windows environment.
  • Working experience in the sawmill, lumber, construction and/or manufacturing industry is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of local and global markets (if applicable) for the industry.
  • Basic mathematical skills with ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages and averages required.
  • A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
  • Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners.
  • Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.

You can expect these great benefits:

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Relocation available
  • Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program
  • Team building and social events
  • Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
  • Opportunity to advance in your career
  • Work-life balance
  • A great culture where we truly value our employees

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to . Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

 About our Kootenay home:

Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history, and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?

Equal opportunity commitment:

Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.

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