Dan Pituskin
About Dan Pituskin
Dan Pituskin serves as the Scaling Supervisor at Canfor in East Kootenay, British Columbia, a position he has held since 2017. His previous roles at Canfor include Log Yard/Mobile Shop Supervisor and Environmental Coordinator, as well as Production Supervisor.
Work at Canfor
Dan Pituskin has been employed at Canfor since 2012, currently serving as a Scaling Supervisor in East Kootenay, British Columbia, since 2017. In this role, he oversees the scaling process, ensuring accurate measurement and assessment of logs. Prior to this position, he held multiple roles within the company, including Log Yard / Mobile Shop Supervisor and Environmental Coordinator from 2012 to 2016 at the Elko Sawmill. He briefly served as a Production Supervisor in 2016 for 11 months, also at the Elko location.
Education and Expertise
Dan Pituskin studied at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, where he completed a program in Forestry in 1997. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the forestry and lumber industry. His expertise encompasses various aspects of production and environmental coordination, contributing to his effective management of operations at Canfor.
Background
Before joining Canfor, Dan Pituskin worked at Teck Resources Limited as an Equipment Operator 1 from 2005 to 2006 at the Greenhills Operation. This experience provided him with foundational skills in equipment operation, which he later applied in his roles at Canfor. His career in the forestry sector has spanned over a decade, demonstrating his commitment to the industry.
Career Progression
Dan Pituskin's career at Canfor reflects a steady progression through various supervisory roles. Starting as an Environmental Coordinator, he advanced to positions that required oversight of both production and scaling processes. His diverse experience within the company highlights his adaptability and capability in managing different aspects of operations in the forestry sector.