Contractor Management – Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor
May 21 @ 5:44 pm PDT
This course helps wood products manufacturing supervisors understand their role and responsibilities when working with contractors.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand essential roles and responsibilities
- Describe key regulations
- Utilize effective communication strategies
- Implement onboarding/orientation processes
- Identify and manage risks
- Apply best practices in supervision
- Conduct evaluations
- Provide constructive feedback
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1.5 hours. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
You can enroll in this course through the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Program.
*If you are already enrolled in the program, you will automatically be enrolled in this new course.
BCFSC Learning Centre Self-enroll Courses:
- Use the link below to login to your existing Learning Centre account or create a new account
- Once logged in, click on the course name on the list of Self-enroll Courses
- On your selected course page, click the “Enroll Me” button to start your training!
This course helps forestry supervisors build skills in hazard identification, inspection, and investigation training.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify hazards, assess risks and determine controls
- Explain the process of inspections and worker assessments
- Explain the importance of reporting incidents and close calls
- Describe reporting and investigation requirements
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1.5 hours. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Alignment with In-Person Training
This course – and the following 3 additional online courses:
- Basics of Due Diligence – Forest Supervisor
- Orientation, Training and Skills Development- Forest Supervisor
- Cornerstones of Effective Safety Supervision – Forest Supervisor
are aligned with the in-person Due Diligence for Forest Supervisors course.
Note that while the theory is the same, the online courses don’t have the same activities or opportunities for questions/discussion.
Enrollment
BCFSC Learning Centre Self-enroll Courses:
- Use the link below to login to your existing Learning Centre account or create a new account
- Once logged in, click on the course name on the list of Self-enroll Courses
- On your selected course page, click the “Enroll Me” button to start your training!
This course looks at the requirements of a supervisor to provide orientation, training and skills development to workers.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the requirements to provide orientations for new workers, returning workers, young workers, and others
- Describe the requirements for training
- Assess and document a worker’s competencies
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1 hour. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Alignment with In-Person Training
This course – and the following 3 additional online courses:
- Basics of Due Diligence – Forest Supervisor
- Cornerstones of Effective Safety Supervision – Forest Supervisor
- Hazard Identification, Inspection and Investigation – Forest Supervisor
are aligned with the in-person Due Diligence for Forest Supervisors course.
Note that while the theory is the same, the online courses don’t have the same activities or opportunities for questions/discussion.
Enrollment
BCFSC Learning Centre Self-enroll Courses:
- Use the link below to login to your existing Learning Centre account or create a new account
- Once logged in, click on the course name on the list of Self-enroll Courses
- On your selected course page, click the “Enroll Me” button to start your training!
This course looks at developing the fundamental skills required for effective safety supervision.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain who a supervisor is and what they need to do to be effective
- Describe what’s needed to maintain safe workplaces and safe work practices in all operations
- Explain how to encourage the right and responsibility to refuse unsafe work
- Identify ways to improve the impact the supervisor has on safe operations
- Interpret how legislation and regulations affect your work as a supervisor
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1.5 hours. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Alignment with In-Person Training
This course – and the following 3 additional online courses:
- Basics of Due Diligence – Forest Supervisor
- Orientation, Training and Skills Development- Forest Supervisor
- Hazard Identification, Inspection and Investigation – Forest Supervisor
are aligned with the in-person Due Diligence for Forest Supervisors course.
Note that while the theory is the same, the online courses don’t have the same activities or opportunities for questions/discussion.
Enrollment
BCFSC Learning Centre Self-enroll Courses:
- Use the link below to login to your existing Learning Centre account or create a new account
- Once logged in, click on the course name on the list of Self-enroll Courses
- On your selected course page, click the “Enroll Me” button to start your training!
This course helps wood products manufacturing supervisors develop their leadership and professional skills.
Learning Outcomes
- Capitalize on personal strengths and weaknesses (Personal Awareness)
- Identify skills and roles of leaders (Leadership skills)
- Describe professional qualities (Professionalism)
- Describe key human resources functions (Team building and worker relations)
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1.5 hours. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
You can enroll in this course through the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Program.
BCFSC Learning Centre Self-enroll Courses:
- Use the link below to login to your existing Learning Centre account or create a new account
- Once logged in, click on the course name on the list of Self-enroll Courses
- On your selected course page, click the “Enroll Me” button to start your training!
This in-person training course enhances Supervisor and Manager leadership and communication skills in the workplace. Participants gain valuable insights into their own personal workplace “style” while learning how their personal strengths and weaknesses influence the workers they oversee.
This course is available in English only. Participants will receive a record of completion.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, participants should be able to:
- Enhance verbal communication
- Write effective emails and letters
- Conduct useful meetings
- Recognize and develop leadership skills
- Understand the professional requirements of a supervisor
- Use administrative tools to manage a team
Duration & Delivery
Two days of classroom-based training. Refreshments and lunch are included.
Session Dates & Locations
Early enrollment is advised, as sessions are reviewed 3 weeks prior and may be cancelled if numbers are low.
- October 23-24, 2025 – Nelson
- November 13-14, 2025 – Kamloops
- November 24-25, 2025 – Campbell River
- November 27-28, 2025 – Prince George
This course can also be delivered by request. Click here to learn more.
Additional Information
Prior to attending the in-person course, participants will be required to complete a brief web-based personalized “Everything DiSC Workplace Profile” that will:
- Reveal their DiSC leadership style which identifies how they interact with others and how they organize their workload.
- Provide an overview of other DiSC styles, how people react to each style, and strategies to improve effectiveness.
- Offer tips and suggestions for improving working relationships with everyone inside and outside of the company or organization with which participants are employed.
Cost
$756.00 (includes 5% GST)
Enrollment
Submit a completed enrollment form and course fee. Enrollments are typically processed within 3 days.
IMPORTANT! Upon enrollment, an email will be sent to participants with log-in credentials and a link to their online DiSC assignment (keep an eye on junk mail/quarantine folders). This online part of the course must be completed as early as possible after receiving the email.
This course looks at developing the fundamental skills required for due diligence and supervisors. This course is the second of six modules that are part of the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Training Program.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe what due diligence is
- Understand legal reasons to practice due diligence
- Follow best practices for demonstrating due diligence
- Use standard documentation, forms and checklists to prove due diligence
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1 hour. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
You can enroll in this course through the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Program.
BCFSC Learning Centre Self-enroll Courses:
- Use the link below to login to your existing Learning Centre account or create a new account
- Once logged in, click on the course name on the list of Self-enroll Courses
- On your selected course page, click the “Enroll Me” button to start your training!
This course looks at developing the fundamental skills required for effective safety supervision. This course is the first of six modules that are part of the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Training Program.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain who a supervisor is and what they need to do to be effective
- Describe what’s needed to maintain safe workplaces and safe work practices in all operations
- Explain how to encourage the right and responsibility to refuse unsafe work
- Identify ways to improve the impact the supervisor has on safe operations
- Interpret how legislation and regulations affect your work as a supervisor
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1.5 hours. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
You can enroll in this course through the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Program.
BCFSC Learning Centre Self-enroll Courses:
- Use the link below to login to your existing Learning Centre account or create a new account
- Once logged in, click on the course name on the list of Self-enroll Courses
- On your selected course page, click the “Enroll Me” button to start your training!
This in-person training course will equip supervisors with knowledge of their legal responsibilities and how to prove due diligence.
This course is available in English only. Participants will receive a record of completion.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- Explain a supervisor’s role in safety and production
- Identify legal requirements, policies, and procedures
- Describe hazard identification and control
Duration & Delivery
Two days of classroom-based training. Refreshments and lunch are included.
Session Dates & Locations
Early enrollment is advised, as sessions are reviewed 3 weeks prior and may be cancelled if numbers are low.
- June 5-6, 2025 – Campbell River (confirmed)
- October 9-10, 2025 – Kamloops
- October 15-16, 2025 – Cranbrook
- October 16-17, 2025 – Campbell River
- October 23-24, 2025 – Prince George
This course can also be delivered by request. Click here to learn more.
Cost
$714.00 (includes 5% GST)
Important!
Participants will need to refer to WorkSafeBC’s OHS Mobile App during this course. Click here to download the App.
Enrollment
Submit a completed enrollment form and course fee.
Enrollments are typically processed within 3 days.
This course helps wood products manufacturing supervisors develop their communication skills.
To receive a record of completion for the entire program, enroll in the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Program.
Learning Outcomes
- Practice verbal communication
- Write effective emails and letters
- Conduct useful meetings
Duration & Delivery
Approximately 1 hour. This is an online course with self-paced, flexible 24/7 access and the expectation of participants completing the course within six months of enrollment.
Cost
No cost – free online training.
Enrollment
You can enroll in this course through the Wood Products Manufacturing Supervisor Program.
BCFSC Learning Centre Self-enroll Courses:
- Use the link below to login to your existing Learning Centre account or create a new account
- Once logged in, click on the course name on the list of Self-enroll Courses
- On your selected course page, click the “Enroll Me” button to start your training!