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About Western Forest Products:
Western Forest Products is a Canadian forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. We are committed to providing the most sustainable building products on the planet. With operations in the coastal region of British Columbia and Washington State, Western Forest Products meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering sourced from our secure access to a variety of coastal BC tree species. Our progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices and large investment in manufacturing ensures the health and prosperity of our forests, communities and business for generations to come.
We provide equal opportunity in recruitment, career development, promotion, training and rewards for all employees.
The Opportunity:
Western Forest Products is seeking a fully qualified Heavy-Duty Mechanic to join our Holberg Forest Operations located on Northern Vancouver Island, B.C.
This is an hourly United Steel Worker (USW) union with a rate of $44.43 per hour and comprehensive benefits.
The successful candidate must be available to work the afternoon shift, Monday to Thursday, 10 hours/day from 3:00pm to 1:00am.
Housing will be provided to successful candidate who hold valid red red seal ticket.
This position is considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Qualifications & Experience:
Requirements of the role:
Preference will be given to those with experience in west coast logging equipment (Yarders, Log Loaders & Hydraulic Log Loaders)
Fully ticketed Red Seal HD Mechanics are preferred, would consider 3rd and 4th year apprentices with experience
Valid Driver’s License
Highly developed machine diagnostic and repair skills are a benefit
Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision