Travis Emel
About Travis Emel
Travis Emel serves as the Plant Manager at Canfor, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience within the company, having worked in various roles including Operations Training Lead and Maintenance Superintendent.
Current Role as Plant Manager
Travis Emel currently serves as the Plant Manager at Canfor, a position he has held since 2018. He works in the Isle Pierre Division, where he oversees operations and management of the plant. His responsibilities include ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining safety standards, and leading the plant's workforce.
Previous Positions at Canfor
Travis Emel has held several positions at Canfor prior to his current role. He worked as a Finishing Superintendent for seven months in the Plateau Division from 2015 to 2016. He then served as Operations Training Lead in Canadian Solid Wood Operations for one year from 2016 to 2017. Following this, he was the Maintenance Superintendent for nine months in the Isle Pierre Division in 2017, and he also worked as a Maintenance Supervisor in the Plateau Division from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Certifications
Travis Emel completed his secondary education at Nechako Valley Secondary from 1989 to 1994. He furthered his education at the College of New Caledonia, where he studied Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, achieving Red Seal certification between 2007 and 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Provincial Instructor Diploma from Vancouver Community College from 2016 to 2019.
Career Development Timeline
Travis Emel's career at Canfor spans multiple roles and divisions. He began as a Maintenance Supervisor in the Plateau Division from 2011 to 2015, then transitioned to the Finishing Superintendent role in 2015. He continued to develop his skills in operations and maintenance through various leadership positions, culminating in his current role as Plant Manager, which he has held since 2018.