Michael Hynd
About Michael Hynd
Michael Hynd serves as a Supervisor and Plant Chief at Canfor, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in engineering, having studied at various institutions and held multiple positions in the pulp and paper industry.
Current Role at Canfor
Michael Hynd currently serves as Supervisor and Plant Chief at Canfor in Chetwynd, British Columbia. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the operational management and oversight of plant activities. His role involves ensuring efficient plant operations and maintaining safety standards within the facility.
Previous Experience at Canfor
Prior to his current role, Michael Hynd worked at Canfor as a Control Room Engineer in 1990. His tenure lasted for six months at the Pt Mellon location in British Columbia. This experience provided him with foundational knowledge in plant operations and control systems.
Experience at Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
Michael Hynd has significant experience at Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, where he held two key positions. He worked as a Pulping Supervisor from 1990 to 1992 for two years, and later as a Pulping Manager from 1992 to 1995 for three years. His roles involved overseeing pulping processes and managing operational teams in Chetwynd, British Columbia.
Education and Engineering Qualifications
Michael Hynd has a solid educational background in engineering. He studied at the Vancouver Vocational Institute, earning a 4th Class Power Engineering Diploma from 1984 to 1985. He also obtained a 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate from the College of New Caledonia between 1985 and 1986. Additionally, he achieved a 2nd Class Power Engineering qualification from S.A.I.T. in 1988.
High School Education
Michael Hynd completed his high school education at Gold River Secondary, where he earned his High School Diploma. His studies took place from 1972 to 1974, providing him with the foundational education necessary for his subsequent engineering studies.