Jamie Shepherd
About Jamie Shepherd
Jamie Shepherd serves as the Sawmill Superintendent at Tolko Industries in Armstrong, British Columbia, where he has worked since 2020. With a background in various roles at Tolko Industries and an educational foundation in Industrial Wood Processing, he focuses on budget management and safety compliance in sawmill operations.
Work at Tolko
Jamie Shepherd has been employed at Tolko Industries in various capacities since 2005. He started as a Sawmill Labourer, where he worked for four years until 2009. He then advanced to the role of Sawmill Production Chargehand, serving in this position for seven years until 2016. Following this, he took on the role of Sawmill Operations Supervisor from 2016 to 2020. Currently, he holds the position of Sawmill Superintendent, a role he has occupied since 2020 in Armstrong, British Columbia.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Shepherd studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he focused on Industrial Wood Processing. He completed an Associate Certificate in 2018, which took 11 months to achieve. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his roles within the sawmill industry.
Background
Jamie Shepherd has a long-standing career in the sawmill industry, primarily with Tolko Industries. His experience spans over 15 years, during which he has progressed through various roles, gaining extensive knowledge in sawmill operations and management. His career has been based in Williams Lake and Armstrong, British Columbia.
Responsibilities and Management
In his current role as Sawmill Superintendent, Jamie Shepherd is responsible for managing sawmill budgets and overseeing day-to-day spending at Tolko Industries. He is committed to ensuring that all employees adhere to the company's safety program, emphasizing the importance of safety in the workplace. He collaborates with the Tolko team to produce high-quality products while maintaining safety standards.