Manager of Operations Department: Operations Status: Permanent Full-Time / 35 hrs. per week Posting Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Posting Number: 202604-02 Posting Type: External – Management Exempt Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 per annum (commensurate with experience and qualifications) Position Overview: • The Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) is seeking an experienced, decisive, and community-driven operations leader to serve as Manager of Operations, reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). • This permanent, full-time management exempt position carries broad executive responsibility for the planning, delivery, and oversight of the RDMW's entire operational infrastructure portfolio, including a regional Solid Waste and Recycling Centre, landfill, and multiple transfer stations; water and wastewater systems; roads and transportation; municipal facilities and buildings; fire protection services; and fleet management. • The Manager of Operations leads capital project planning and delivery, develops and manages multi-year asset management strategies, and provides senior-level oversight of departmental operating and capital budgets. • The position carries direct reports including the Operations Project Manager, Operations Technician, and Solid Waste Operations Supervisor, with overall supervision of a team of 8–12 operational staff. • The Manager of Operations represents the RDMW in high-stakes relationships with the Regional District Board, First Nations governments, provincial ministries, federal agencies, private industry, and contractors. Key Responsibilities Solid Waste, Recycling & Environmental Services • Oversee the day-to-day and strategic operation of the RDMW Solid Waste and Recycling Centre, regional landfill, and multiple transfer stations across the region. • Ensure regulatory compliance with the Environmental Management Act, BC Reg. 63/88 (Landfill Criteria), and related Ministry of Environment approvals and permit conditions. • Manage contracts, operational staff, and service standards across all solid waste facilities and collection programs. • Lead long-range planning for landfill capacity, waste diversion targets, and infrastructure upgrades in alignment with the RDMW's Solid Waste Management Plan. • Liaise with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy on environmental monitoring, reporting, and compliance obligations Infrastructure Planning, Capital Projects & Asset Management: • Lead planning, procurement, tendering, and delivery of capital infrastructure projects including roads, drainage, utilities, facilities, and solid waste infrastructure. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive asset management program covering the full lifecycle of RDMW infrastructure assets. • Prepare capital plans, business cases, and technical reports for Board consideration and funding applications. • Oversee consultant and contractor performance, contract administration, and project close-out across concurrent capital programs. • Secure and steward infrastructure funding from UBCM, FCM, ICIP, CleanBC, and other provincial and federal programs. Multi-Service Operational Portfolio: • Provide strategic and operational oversight for water treatment and distribution systems and wastewater collection and treatment, including all related regulatory compliance. • Oversee roads and transportation infrastructure maintenance and improvement programs across the regional footprint. • Manage municipal facilities and buildings including maintenance programs, safety compliance, and capital renewal planning. • Oversee fire protection services in coordination with local fire departments and community commissions. • Administer the RDMW fleet management program including procurement, maintenance scheduling, and lifecycle planning. Financial Stewardship & Budget Management: • Develop, present, and manage departmental operating and capital budgets with full accountability to the CAO and Board. • Monitor expenditures, identify variances, and implement cost-control measures while maintaining service levels. • Support long-term financial planning for infrastructure renewal and operational sustainability. • Manage procurement in compliance with RDMW purchasing policies and applicable public sector requirements. Board, Intergovernmental & Stakeholder Relations: • Prepare and present clear, professional reports, briefings, and recommendations to the Regional District Board and its committees. • Navigate the governance dynamics of a Regional Board environment with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. • Build and sustain productive working relationships with First Nations governments and organizations, ensuring meaningful consultation and collaboration in service delivery and infrastructure planning. • Liaise effectively with provincial ministries, federal agencies, private industry, contractors, utilities, and community stakeholders. • Represent the RDMW at public meetings, community consultations, and intergovernmental forums. • Engage with Local Community Commissions and advisory bodies on operational and service matters. Team Leadership & Organizational Development: • Provide direct leadership to the Operations Project Manager, Operations Technician, and Solid Waste Operations Supervisor, and overall oversight of a team of 8–12 staff. • Foster a workplace culture grounded in safety, accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement. • Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development support to direct reports. • Recommend and implement organizational structures, staffing models, and succession strategies aligned with RDMW priorities. • Ensure rigorous adherence to OHS legislation, emergency response plans, and workplace safety programs across all operational areas. Core Competencies: • Accountability • Integrity • Professionalism • Collaboration • Communication • Service Excellence •Role-Specific: Infrastructure & Asset Management • Capital Project Delivery • Regulatory Compliance • Stakeholder & Intergovernmental Relations • Team Leadership • Financial Stewardship • Environmental Stewardship

Millwright - Port Hardy Processing Plant At Mowi, we are proud to be the world's largest supplier of farm-raised salmon. Our Mowi Canada West operations are located on the coast of beautiful British Columbia and Vancouver Island where we work in partnership with the First Nation communities within whose territories we operate. Our team of over 350 dedicated farmers and processors is committed to producing sustainable farm-raised Atlantic salmon, contributing to food security for our growing global population. Our Port Hardy Processing Plant is the most technologically advanced fresh salmon processing facility in British Columbia. This is a great opportunity to live and work in Port Hardy, a welcoming small-town community located at the northern tip of Vancouver Island. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Port Hardy offers easy access to the ocean, forests, and beaches, making it ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking,and wildlife viewing. With a friendly community and endless opportunities to explore the outdoors, it’s a great place to work while enjoying the coast and wilderness. We are currently seeking a Millwright to join our team at the Port Hardy Processing Plant. This is a full-time, year-round position, primarily scheduled on day shift; however, other shifts may be required to meet operational requirements. Responsibilities: • Repair, troubleshoot, and install machinery, including salmon processing, ice-making, ice delivery, and packaging equipment (experience with automated equipment is an asset). • Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, electrical code specifications, and schematics to effectively troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment. • Optimize equipment performance safely, efficiently, and reliably by participating in continuous improvement initiatives and completing work orders according to preventative maintenance (PM) schedules. • Perform preventative maintenance and servicing of high-speed packaging and processing equipment. • Support and maintain wastewater systems (experience considered an asset). • Work on other maintenance or improvement projects as required. • Collaborate with other trades and, at times, contractors in a flexible, team-based environment to improve efficiency and productivity. • Assist operations in the safe and efficient operation of processing equipment. What We Offer: • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including extended health coverage and an annual wellness reimbursement. • Optional participation in the pension plan after two years of service for eligible employees. • Unionized workplace represented by the United Steelworkers, Local 1-1937. Mowi is the world’s leading seafood company and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon. As the first global seafood company with an end-to-end supply chain, Mowi brings supreme quality salmon and other seafood products to consumers around the world. Mowi is also ranked the most sustainable animal protein producer in the world by Coller FAIRR. With headquarters in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs 11,600 people in 26 countries worldwide, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of EUR 9 billion and total assets of EUR 8.2 billion.

THE OPPORTUNITY Western Forest Products is currently seeking a fully qualified Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our Timberlands operations located in Port McNeill, BC. What We Offer: • United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of $52.97 plus trade premiums • Hourly premiums on shifts that are outside the recognized day shift • Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union • Pension plan provided through the union • A safe work environment *$7000 Signing Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available* Shifts: This position is currently on a 5x2 afternoon shift, 5 days on and 2 days off, 8 hours per day. This role is considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test. YOUR CAREER At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance. WESTERN OVERVIEW Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products. Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.

THE OPPORTUNITY Western Forest Products is currently hiring for a fully qualified Hydraulic Log Loader Operator to join our TFL 6 Jeune Landing Forest Operation located in Port Alice, BC. What We Offer: • United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of $43.68 • Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union • Pension plan provided through the union • A safe work environment Shifts: This position is currently on a 5x2 shift, 5 days on 2 days off. This role is considered safety sensitive. All successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test. YOUR CAREER At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance. WESTERN OVERVIEW Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products. Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.

THE OPPORTUNITY Western Forest Products is currently seeking a fully qualified Grapple Yarder Hooktender to join our Englewood Forest Operation located in Woss, BC. What We Offer: • United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of $44.91 • Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union • Pension plan provided through the union • A safe work environment Shifts: This position is currently on a 5x2 shift, 5 days on and 2 days off, 8 hours per day. This role is considered safety sensitive; all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test. YOUR CAREER At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance. WESTERN OVERVIEW Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products. Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.

THE OPPORTUNITY Western Forest Products is hiring for a General Foreman to join our Englewood Forest Operation team based in Woss, BC. What You’ll Do: The General Foreman is responsible for delivering Company harvest volumes in a manner that support the Company’s safety, sustainability, production, and financial goals. The General Foreman is a key field based management and execution role across all production phases and is responsible for the safe and efficient coordination of Company employees and phase contractors. Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for an experienced leader with 10+ years’ experience in Forestry Operations, working across all phases of harvesting operations. You are an expert at coastal harvesting activities and all applicable safety and environmental regulations. This role has a strong focus on financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting, so experience in these areas is a requirement. What We Offer: • Salary range of $125,000 - $145,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience • Annual incentive plan • Pension plan contributions - Western contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required • Extended health and dental benefits – Western pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums • 4 weeks’ vacation to start • Employee family assistance program • Financial support for learning and development opportunities Work Environment: This role is to be performed in person at our Englewood Forest Operation in Woss, BC. RESPONSIBILITIES • Efficiently manages and coordinates woods operations to ensure timely and targeted delivery of the annual harvest as forecasted to maximize margin for the company; • Provides supervision and coordination across all phases of Company harvesting operations (Roadbuilding, Falling, Yarding, Loading and Hauling), building quality requirements into each phase; • Works closely with the Operations Planning team to ensure necessary permits and approvals are obtained and ensures robust plans are in place and are achievable to meet environmental standards and goals of the operation; • Working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, ensures all maintenance projects are coordinated to ensure minimal downtime; • Ensures safety, quality, environmental, provincial and federal legislation compliance across all phases of the operation, holding staff and contractors accountable for adhering to Company procedures and operating standards; • Hires, trains, coaches and manages the performance of hourly and salaried staff as well as contractors; • Assists with the management of the USW relationship and other key relationships and contractual obligations; • Maintaining positive relationships with contractors while providing oversight and management of those employed, including Road Construction and Maintenance Contractors within Company operations, Falling Phase Contractors, and Heli Operations; • Work closely with the Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager, Operations Planner and Finance to ensure all operational decisions are based on sound financial analytics; • Support the establishment and ongoing improvement of production phase metrics; • Review costs and metrics and utilizes financial data to improve efficiency; • Oversee inventories, ensuring optimal levels are maintained; • Purchasing of materials required for harvesting operations; • Make recommendations on capital investment opportunities and oversee project implementation in order to provide greatest return to the company; and • Recommend effective and innovative strategies for the financial well-being of the Operation. YOUR CAREER At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance. WESTERN OVERVIEW Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products. Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.

THE OPPORTUNITY Western Forest Products is hiring for an Operations Forester/Planner to join our TFL 6 Forest Operations team based in Port McNeill, BC. What You’ll Do: Reporting to the TFL Forester, the Operations Forester/Planner is responsible for all activities related to the engineering and development of road construction and harvest plans within TFL 6. Working with a team of Forest Professionals, they play a crucial role in leading all aspects of forest operations planning. Who You Are: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RPF or RFT searching for a rewarding career where they can have a significant impact. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who demonstrates exceptional communications skills, is well organized and has a proven ability to work in a team environment. You possess a deep understanding of operational forest management with a strong focus on improving safety, quality, and efficiency. What We Offer: • Salary range of $87,000 - $125,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience • Annual incentive plan • Pension plan contributions - Western contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required • Extended health and dental benefits – Western pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums • 3 weeks’ vacation to start • Employee family assistance program • Financial support for learning and development opportunities Work Environment: This role is to be performed in person at our TFL 6 Forest Operations in Port McNeill, BC. RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide safety leadership and direction by guiding safety improvement and ensuring adherence to Company safety policies; • Support environmental sustainability and sound forest stewardship alongside Company certification systems; • Lead daily engineering and planning activities of salaried employees and contractors with a focus on training and development; • Support the development of annual road construction and production plans while acting as a key liaison between the operations planning group and production Managers and Supervisors; • Coordinate all planning activities to secure road and cutting permits required for the annual timber harvest of the operation; • Actively maintain mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations partners, Government agencies and both internal and external stakeholders; • Recommend innovative strategies to reduce cost and maximize margin across the operation. YOUR CAREER At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance. WESTERN OVERVIEW Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products. Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.

THE OPPORTUNITY La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (LKSM) is seeking a Production Supervisor (Woods) to join our team in Campbell River, BC. This position offers the chance to contribute to a progressive organization committed to responsible forest management, with strong values in safety and sustainability. What You’ll Do: The Production Supervisor (Woods) is responsible for delivering overall production targets through the efficient management of the wood flow process. The individual is dedicated to sound business practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, resulting in improved safety and environment performance, efficiency, quality, and profitability, as measured by Production Phase metrics. Who You Are: Our ideal candidate comes with over 5 years of experience in coastal logging. You are confident, a natural solution seeker, and can manage both employees and projects in a professional manner. As an integral member of the operation, you find joy and pride in ensuring the full cycle wood flow is run in an efficient, safe, and financially sound manner. Willing to train the right candidate for this position. What We Offer: • Salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience • Annual incentive plan • Pension plan contributions – LKSM contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required • Extended health and dental benefits – LKSM pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums • 3 weeks’ vacation to start • Employee family assistance program • Financial support for learning and development opportunities Work Environment: This role is to be performed in person at our La-kwa sa muqw Forest Operation in Campbell River, BC. RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide leadership in safety and environmental stewardship by demonstrating and ensuring the adherence of Company safety and sustainability processes and procedures; • Support the establishment and ongoing improvement of production phase metrics; • Control inventory, recommend effective strategies for the financial well-being of the Operation; • Provide leadership and direction to improve safety and environmental performance, reduce operational costs, and drive efficiencies with Company hourly employees and contractors; • Supervision of company USW hourly employees and contractors, ensuring safe work performance and the achievement of production goals while following safety, environmental and operational policies, procedures and regulations; • Hire, train, coach and manage performance of hourly employees and contractors; • Oversight and coordination of end-to-end wood flow process to ensure daily production targets are met. This includes: • Safe and efficient yarding plans; • Coordination and optimization of loading of fibre; • Coordination and optimization of hauling activities; • Ensuring Company processing specifications and sorting plans are adhered to and value is maximized; • Responsible for ensuring that operations are conducted within the standards of the Environmental Management System; and • Work in partnership with the General Foreman and other Production Supervisors to ensure efficient fibre flow. YOUR CAREER At LKSM, people are the foundation of success. Team members are offered dynamic career opportunities and the chance to collaborate with respected professionals across the forestry industry, all while pursuing individual growth and professional development. LKSM provides competitive total rewards - including compensation, benefits, and recognition - as well as diverse on-the-job training and continuing education, ensuring everyone has the support and skills to thrive. LA-KWA SA MUQW OVERVIEW La-kwa sa muqw Forestry LP (LKSM) is an innovative forestry partnership jointly owned by Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations, and Western Forest Products Inc. LKSM is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities, and meaningful participation of Indigenous communities in British Columbia’s forestry sector. The name for the Partnership, La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (pronounced la-KWAH-sa-mook) means ‘the wood of four’ in the Kwak̓wala language. The operations of the Partnership cover approximately 157,000 hectares of forest land in the traditional territories of the Nations near the communities of Campbell River and Sayward on eastern Vancouver Island. The Partnership manages an allowable annual cut of 904,540 cubic metres of timber and includes a long-term fibre agreement to support Western’s British Columbia coastal manufacturing operations. The partnership maintains industry-leading safety standards and is proudly certified under the CAN/CSA Z809-16 Sustainable Forest Management Standard.

THE OPPORTUNITY La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (LKSM), is seeking a fully qualified Grapple Yarder Hooktender to join our team in Menzies Bay, BC. This position offers the chance to contribute to a progressive organization committed to responsible forest management, with strong values in safety and sustainability. What We Offer: • United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of $44.91 • Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union • Pension plan provided through the union • A safe work environment Shifts: This position is currently on a 5x2 shift, 5 days on and 2 days off, 8 hours per day. This role is considered safety sensitive; all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test. YOUR CAREER At LKSM, people are the foundation of success. Team members are offered dynamic career opportunities and the chance to collaborate with respected professionals across the forestry industry, all while pursuing individual growth and professional development. LKSM provides competitive total rewards - including compensation, benefits, and recognition - as well as diverse on-the-job training and continuing education, ensuring everyone has the support and skills to thrive. LA-KWA SA MUQW OVERVIEW La-kwa sa muqw Forestry LP (LKSM) is an innovative forestry partnership jointly owned by Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations, and Western Forest Products Inc. LKSM is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities, and meaningful participation of Indigenous communities in British Columbia’s forestry sector. The name for the Partnership, La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (pronounced la-KWAH-sa-mook) means ‘the wood of four’ in the Kwak̓wala language. The operations of the Partnership cover approximately 157,000 hectares of forest land in the traditional territories of the Nations near the communities of Campbell River and Sayward on eastern Vancouver Island. The Partnership manages an allowable annual cut of 904,540 cubic metres of timber and includes a long-term fibre agreement to support Western’s British Columbia coastal manufacturing operations. The partnership maintains industry-leading safety standards and is proudly certified under the CAN/CSA Z809-16 Sustainable Forest Management Standard.

THE OPPORTUNITY La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (LKSM), is seeking a fully qualified 980 Wheel Loader Operator to join our team at our Kelsey Bay Dryland Sort in Sayward, BC. These positions offer the chance to contribute to a progressive organization committed to responsible forest management, with strong values in safety and sustainability. What We Offer: • United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of $43.68 • Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union • Pension plan provided through the union • A safe work environment Shifts: This position is currently on a 6x3 Day shift, 6 days on and 3 days off, 8.6 hours per day. This role is considered safety sensitive; all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test. YOUR CAREER At LKSM, people are the foundation of success. Team members are offered dynamic career opportunities and the chance to collaborate with respected professionals across the forestry industry, all while pursuing individual growth and professional development. LKSM provides competitive total rewards - including compensation, benefits, and recognition - as well as diverse on-the-job training and continuing education, ensuring everyone has the support and skills to thrive. LA-KWA SA MUQW OVERVIEW La-kwa sa muqw Forestry LP (LKSM) is an innovative forestry partnership jointly owned by Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations, and Western Forest Products Inc. LKSM is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities, and meaningful participation of Indigenous communities in British Columbia’s forestry sector. The name for the Partnership, La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (pronounced la-KWAH-sa-mook) means ‘the wood of four’ in the Kwak̓wala language. The operations of the Partnership cover approximately 157,000 hectares of forest land in the traditional territories of the Nations near the communities of Campbell River and Sayward on eastern Vancouver Island. The Partnership manages an allowable annual cut of 904,540 cubic metres of timber and includes a long-term fibre agreement to support Western’s British Columbia coastal manufacturing operations. The partnership maintains industry-leading safety standards and is proudly certified under the CAN/CSA Z809-16 Sustainable Forest Management Standard.