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$44.11 per hour
) Details
Grapple Yarder Operator – Newcastle Timber
Location: Sayward, BC (Northern Vancouver Island)
Pay: $44.11 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Home every night)
Own the Controls on a High-Lead Side Newcastle Timber is looking for a skilled Grapple Yarder Operator to join our operations near Sayward. We run a productive show on some of the best coastal ground in BC. If you’re an operator who knows how to handle various yarder models and prides yourself on landing clean turns safely and efficiently, we’ve got a long-term seat for you.
The Opportunity
You’ll be at the center of the action, working with well-maintained equipment in a “safety-first” environment. We value operators who
don’t just pull levers but understand the mechanics and the terrain.
• Daily Operations: High-lead grapple yarding in coastal terrain.
• Maintenance: We keep our iron in great shape; basic mechanical ability is a huge plus to keep downtime low.
• Teamwork: Working closely with the Hooktender and rigging crew to keep production moving.
What We’re Offering
• Top-Tier Union Package: $44.11/hour plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits.
• Full Protection: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death coverage.
• Financial Security: Union pension plan, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability.
• Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, vision, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) to support you and your family.
• Professional Environment: Work for a respected, SAFE Certified company that invests in its equipment and its people.
• Great Schedule: Monday to Friday. No camp life—stay local and get home every night.
• Career Growth: We take pride in training our crew. This is a great place to develop your skills in the logging industry.
Qualifications & Experience
What You Bring to the Landing
• Experience: Proven time behind the sticks of various yarder models.
• Communication: Clear, professional radio skills and leadership ability.
• Paperwork: A valid Driver’s License and a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Safety Mindset: SAFE Certification standards are our baseline. Intermediate or Advanced First Aid is an asset.
• Reliability: You live in or can reliably commute to the Sayward Valley.
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$44.11 per hour
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Log Loader Operator – Newcastle Timber
Location: Sayward Valley, BC
Pay: $44.11 per hour (Union Wages)
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Home every night)
Master the Landing in the Sayward Valley, Newcastle Timber is looking for a seasoned Log Loader Operator to join our grapple yarding side. As a professional, safety-first operation, we need an operator who takes pride in sorting, decking, and loading logs while maintaining total control of the work zone. You’ll be the focal point of the landing, ensuring production moves efficiently while keeping the ground crew and truck drivers out of harm’s way.
The Role
This position requires high focus and a mastery of mechanized log handling in coastal terrain.
• Log Handling & Sorting: Decking logs in stable, organized piles and loading trailers with precision to ensure legal, stable loads.
• Hot-Saw Operations: Operating loader-mounted saw attachments, managing spin-down time, and mitigating debris throw hazards.
• Landing Management: Coordinating the flow of the landing and maintaining constant radio contact with the Yarder Operator and Hooktender.
• Driver Coordination: Ensuring truck drivers follow strict safety protocols, remaining in their cabs until “all clear” signals are given for wrapper placement.
• Equipment Care: Conducting daily inspections of hydraulics, boom, grapple, and saw components to prevent downtime.
The Newcastle Package
• Home Every Night: Steady Monday to Friday schedule—no camp life.
• Union Compensation: $44.11/hr plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits package.
• Full Protection: Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Family Support: Access to our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Safe Environment: Work in a well-maintained environment with a culture that empowers you to stop work if conditions are unsafe.
• Local Reliability: Based in or reliably commuting to the Sayward Valley.
Qualifications & Experience
What You Bring
• Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience operating log loaders in BC coastal conditions.
• Technical Skill: Experience with log sorting and the operation of hot-saw attachments.
• Safety Rigor: A deep understanding of line-of-fire hazards, swing radius, and exclusion zones.
• Communication: Proficiency in radio protocols to keep a busy landing moving safely.
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$45.34 per hour
) Details
Hooktender – Newcastle Timber (Sayward, BC)
We’re looking for an experienced Hooktender to lead a rigging crew at our Northern Vancouver Island operations. This isn’t a job for someone looking to learn the ropes—we need someone with solid experience who knows how to lay out a high-lead side, move the block, and keep wood hitting the landing safely. At Newcastle, we’re a tight-knit crew. We keep our gear in good shape, and we don’t cut corners on safety.
Location: Sayward, BC (Northern Vancouver Island)
Pay: $45.34 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday
The Day-to-Day
You’ll be the “quarterback” of the side. Your main focus is production and safety. You’ll be:
• Planning and supervising the rigging of high-lead and grapple systems.
• Managing the crew (Chokermen/Rigging Slingers) to keep the flow moving.
• Handling the heavy lifting—dismantling, moving, and resetting equipment in typical North Island terrain.
• Working closely with the Yarder Operator to ensure turns are clean and efficient.
What’s In It For You?
• Top-Tier Union Package: $45.34 /hour plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits.
• Full Protection: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death coverage.
• Financial Security: Union pension plan, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability.
• Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, vision, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) to support you and your family.
• Professional Environment: Work for a respected, SAFE Certified company that invests in its equipment and its people.
• Great Schedule: Monday to Friday. No camp life—stay local and get home every night.
• Career Growth: We take pride in training our crew. This is a great place to develop your skills in the logging industry.
Qualifications & Experience
What We’re Looking For
• Proven Experience: You’ve spent at least a year (ideally more) as a Hooktender. You know the difference between a good road and a bad one.
• Lead by Example: You’re someone the crew respects because you work as hard as they do.
• Physical Grit: This is rugged coastal ground. You need to be fit enough to handle the brush and the steel.
• Reliability: You live in or can reliably commute to the Sayward Valley.
• Communication: Clear, professional radio skills and leadership ability.
• Paperwork: A valid Driver’s License and a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Safety Mindset: SAFE Certification standards are our baseline. Intermediate or Advanced First Aid is an asset.
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$53.51/hour
) Details
Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic – Holbrook Dyson Logging (HDL)
Location: Campbell River / Northern Vancouver Island Operations
Pay: $53.51/hour (Union Wages)
Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts; 7 Days On, 7 Days Off
Keep the Fleet Moving on the North Island. Holbrook Dyson Logging is looking for a seasoned Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our crew. As a SAFE Certified, award-winning independent contractor, we run a high-production show, and we need a mechanic who takes pride in keeping coastal logging gear—from yarders to logging trucks—in peak condition.
The Role
This isn’t a bench job. You’ll be responsible for the maintenance and repair of our coastal logging fleet, both in the shop and out in the field. Whether it’s a scheduled service or an emergency field fix, you’re the one who keeps the wood moving.
What’s In It For You?
• The Best Schedule in the Woods: 7 days on, 7 days off. Full-time hours with half the year off to enjoy the Island.
• Top-Tier Union Package: $53.51/hour plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits.
• Full Protection: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death coverage.
• Financial Security: Union pension plan, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability.
• Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, vision, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) to support you and your family.
• Professional Environment: Work for a respected, SAFE Certified company that invests in its equipment and its people.
• Career Growth: We take pride in training our crew. This is a great place to develop your skills in the logging industry.
Qualifications & Experience
What You Bring
• Certification: Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification is a must.
• Experience: You’ve spent time under the hood of logging trucks and heavy coastal equipment. You know the unique challenges of the North Island bush.
• Paperwork: Valid BC Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
• Safety First: You work safe and look out for your crew. Intermediate or Advanced First Aid is a definite asset.
• Local Reliability: You are already based in Campbell River region, or have a solid plan to relocate.
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$43.16/hr
) Details
On Highway Log Truck Driver
Location: Woss / North Island
Job Type: Full-Time
Wage: $43.16/hr
About the Role
Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd. is seeking an experienced, safety-conscious Log Truck Driver to join our professional transportation team. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship.
As a Log Truck Driver with HDL, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport of forest products from resource roads to designated sort yards. You will operate under strict adherence to WorkSafeBC, CVSE, and Motor Vehicle Act regulations.
Key Responsibilities
• Safety First: Conduct rigorous pre-trip/post-trip inspections and ensure all loads are secure and stable before departing the landing.
• Operations: Safely navigate resource roads and highways, adhering to established radio protocols and site-specific hazards.
• Loading & Unloading: Work collaboratively with loader operators and dry land sort crews to maintain safe loading/unloading zones.
• Road Safety: Adjust driving behavior to match changing weather, road conditions (snow/ice/dust), and terrain.
• Compliance: Maintain a clean, professional vehicle and report all mechanical defects, road hazards, and incidents immediately.
• Emergency Preparedness: Maintain full knowledge of site ERP, radio communication procedures, and emergency response protocols.
Why Work With Us?
• Commitment to Safety: We provide comprehensive company orientation and support, ensuring you have the training needed to return home safe every day.
• Professional Environment: Work with an organization that values clear communication, equipment maintenance, and industry-leading safety standards.
• Standardized Procedures: Clear, consistent operational guidelines so you always know your responsibilities on the landing, on the road, and at the dump.
• Home Every Night: Steady Monday to Friday schedule—no camp life.
• Union Compensation: $43.16 / hr plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits package.
• Full Protection: Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Family Support: Access to our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications & Requirements
• Licensing: Valid Class 1 Driver’s Licence w/ Valid Off-Highway (industrial) air brake endorsements required.
• Experience: Previous experience with West Coast hauling required. Demonstrated competency in log hauling, load securement, and industrial road rules.
• Documentation: Ability to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract as per company policy.
• Professionalism: Proven ability to follow company-specific orientation, radio protocols, and safety procedures.
• Reliability: Strong commitment to safety-critical maintenance—ensuring no unsafe equipment is operated.
• Experience with heavy duty mechanical repairs an asset.
• Experience with basic machine service, refueling, diagnostics and minor repairs.
• Intermediate or Advanced First Aid is an asset.
/ hour (
$43.16 /hr
) Details
Off-Highway Log Truck Driver
Company: Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd. (HDL)
Location: Woss / North Island
Job Type: Full-Time
Wage: $43.16 /hr
The Role
Are you an expert in handling heavy-duty off-highway equipment? Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd.is looking for skilled Off-Highway Log Truck Driver to join our forestry operations. In this role, you will be operating on resource roads, navigating steep terrain, and managing heavy loads in challenging environmental conditions.
If you are a professional who prioritizes safety, maintains equipment to the highest standards, and has a deep respect for industrial road protocols, we want to hear from you.
Core Responsibilities
• Off-Highway Navigation: Safely haul logs from the landing to the dry land sort, navigating narrow, steep, and non-paved industrial roads.
• Radio Excellence: Maintain clear, concise, and constant radio communication on active resource roads; strictly adhere to posted call points.
• Loading Expertise: Manage the loading process at the landing, ensuring logs are balanced and properly secured before moving.
• Winter Operations: Proficiency in installing, inspecting, and managing tire chains for steep, icy, or snow-covered grades.
• Rigorous Inspection: Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on all components, specifically focusing on brakes, suspension, and trailer connections.
• Hazard Identification: Proactively monitor and report road hazards, including soft shoulders, sloughing banks, and weather-related road degradation.
What We Offer
• Commitment to Safety: We provide comprehensive company orientation and support, ensuring you have the training needed to return home safe every day.
• Professional Environment: Work with an organization that values clear communication, equipment maintenance, and industry-leading safety standards.
• Standardized Procedures: Clear, consistent operational guidelines so you always know your responsibilities on the landing, on the road, and at the dump.
• Home Every Night: Steady Monday to Friday schedule—no camp life.
• Union Compensation: $43.16 / hr plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits package.
• Full Protection: Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Family Support: Access to our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications & Experience
• Licensing: Valid Class 1 Driver’s Licence with a clean driver’s abstract. Valid Off-Highway (industrial) air brake endorsements required.
• Technical Skill: Previous experience with West Coast hauling required. Proven experience driving off-highway log trucks, including proficiency with engine brakes and heavy-load maneuvering on grades.
• Safety Training: Knowledge of WorkSafeBC Part 26 (Forestry Operations).
• Communication: Expert-level understanding of industrial radio protocols and site-specific hazard awareness.
• Compliance: Ability to follow site-specific Emergency Response Plans (ERP) and mandatory orientation requirements.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to identify and report mechanical deficiencies immediately; commitment to operating only equipment that is 100% safe.
• First Aid: Intermediate or Advanced First Aid is an asset
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$42.96 per hour
) Details
Coastal Grade Hoe Operator – Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd.
Location: Woss / Northern Vancouver Island Operations
Pay: $42.96 per hour (Union Wages)
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Home every night)
Build the Foundation of our Operations Holbrook Dyson Logging (HDL) is seeking an experienced Coastal Grade Hoe Operator to join our road-building crew. We need a skilled operator who understands the complexities of constructing stable grades on steep, uneven, and often saturated coastal terrain. As a SAFE Certified operation, we prioritize operators who can balance high production with rigorous environmental and safety standards.
The Role
This position requires a high degree of technical skill in ex
cavator-based road construction and site preparation.
• Grade Construction: Building stable benches, managing sidecast placement, and constructing road grades that meet strict engineering and safety specifications.
• Terrain Management: Assessing ground conditions for tension cracks, soft soils, and water saturation to prevent slope failure.
• Safety Coordination: Maintaining a clear swing radius and ensuring no ground crew or equipment enters the danger zone without positive radio confirmation.
• Stability & Control: Positioning the machine with full track contact and keeping the upper structure oriented uphill to maintain maximum stability on steep slopes.
• Equipment Care: Conducting daily pre-shift inspections of the boom, stick, pins, and hydraulic cylinders to ensure the machine is in peak operating condition.
The HDL Advantage
• Work-Life Balance: Steady Monday to Friday schedule based out of Campbell River—be home for dinner every night.
• Top-Tier Union Package: $42.96/hr plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits.
• Full Protection: Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Wellness Support: Access to our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for you and your dependents.
• Professional Culture: Work with well-maintained equipment in an environment where “Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.
Qualifications & Experience
What You Bring
• Demonstrated Competency: Proven experience operating excavators for road construction in steep, coastal environments.
• Hazard Awareness: Ability to identify unstable ground, overhead danger trees, and potential rockfall hazards.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with WorkSafeBC Part 26 (Forestry Operations) and Part 16 (Mobile Equipment).
• Communication: Proficiency in radio protocols and the ability to coordinate effectively with drilling and blasting crews.
• Reliability: You are currently based in or able to commute daily to Campbell River, BC.
First Aid: Intermittent or Advanced First Aid is an asset
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$120.00 per hour
) Details
Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic (Owner/Operator Service Truck)
Location: Northern Vancouver Island Operations – Woss
Schedule: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off (12-Hour Shifts)
Pay: $120.00 per hour
Lead Field Maintenance for a High-Production Fleet
Holbrook Dyson Logging (HDL) is seeking a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic who is a true owner/operator. We are looking for a professional to provide their own fully equipped service truck to support our North Island operations on a 7-on / 7-off rotation. You will be the primary line of defence against downtime, maintaining a diverse fleet of yarders, loaders, and road-building iron in a fast-paced environment.
The Role
This is a high-autonomy position for a mechanic who thrives on independence and field problem-solving.
• Full-Service Field Support: Utilizing your own service truck to perform diagnostics, welding, and major component repairs on active logging sites.
• Fleet Reliability: Conducting rigorous preventative maintenance as per our Safe Work Procedures to identify hydraulic leaks, structural cracks, or mechanical wear before they cause downtime.
• Remote Operations: Navigating steep forest service roads to reach equipment and ensuring all repairs are conducted safely on uneven terrain.
• Safety Leadership: Maintaining a strict exclusion zone during high-pressure testing and ensuring all equipment is “locked out” before work begins.
The HDL Advantage
• The Premier Logging Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off. Work a solid week and then enjoy a full week off to recharge or handle your own projects.
• Industry-Leading Pay: $120.00/hr all-inclusive rate for your expertise and the provision of your own service vehicle and tools.
• Independence: Manage your own mobile shop and prioritize repairs across multiple active shows.
• Safety Culture: Work for a SAFE Certified company that prioritizes well-maintained equipment and clear communication.
Qualifications & Experience
What You Bring
• Certification: Valid Red Seal Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic ticket is mandatory.
• Equipment: A reliable, fully rigged Service Truck with the necessary tooling for field repairs (crane, welder, and compressor).
• Experience: Deep technical knowledge of coastal logging equipment and hydraulic systems.
• Licensing: Valid Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
First Aid: Intermediate or Advanced First Aid is a definite asset!
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$42.96 per hour
) Details
Experienced Buckerman – Holbrook Dyson Logging & Newcastle Timber
Location: Woss / Sayward Valley Operations
Pay: $42.96 per hour (Union Wages)
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Home every night)
Precision Log Quality & Ground Support
Holbrook Dyson Logging (HDL) and Newcastle Timber are seeking an Experienced Buckerman to join our crews in the Woss and Sayward areas. As a key member of our ground-based support team, you are responsible for log quality control, accurate measurement, and ensuring safe interaction around mechanized equipment. We are looking for a professional who understands “tension and compression” and takes pride in maximizing the value of every log.
The Role
This position requires high situational awareness and technical proficiency in manual log processing.
• Bucking & Quality Control: Assessing logs for tension, compression, and bind, and performing precise bucking cuts to control log movement and maximize quality.
• Log Measurement: Accurately measuring and marking logs to meet sorting specifications.
• Machine Coordination: Managing safe work zones around loaders and processors. You will be responsible for maintaining “eye contact and radio confirmation” before approaching any active machine.
• Hazard Assessment: Identifying overhead hazards, snags, and unstable ground. You must always work from the “high side” of the log to avoid rollover hazards.
• Chainsaw Excellence: Safely operating and maintaining professional-grade chainsaws, including chain tensioning and fuel management.
The HDL & Newcastle Advantage
• Stay Local: Steady Monday to Friday schedule based in the Woss/Sayward corridor—no camp, home every night.
• Top-Tier Union Package: $42.96/hr plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits.
• Full Protection: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Safety First: We provide a professional culture where your right to refuse unsafe work is respected and supported.
Qualifications & Experience
What You Bring
• Demonstrated Competency: Proven experience in coastal bucking and log measurement.
• Safety Rigor: A deep understanding of WorkSafeBC Part 26 regulations and machine blind spots.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to navigate steep, uneven terrain while carrying gear in all weather conditions.
• Communication: Proficiency in radio protocols to coordinate safely with heavy equipment operators.
• Reliability: You are currently based in or able to commute to the Woss or Sayward areas.
• First Aid: Intermediate or Advanced First-Aid is an asset
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Benefits/ Negotiable
) Details
We have an immediate opportunity for an Accounting Controller in Lake Cowichan to provide support in office.
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on candidate to process and oversee our financial operations and support day-to-day business decisions.
What You’ll Do
•Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual finance statements.
•Maintain general ledger, including journal entries and reconciliations.
•Handle full-cycle accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
•Monitor and analyze job costing, (fuel, labour, equipment, and site-specific costs)
•Ensure compliance with CRA requirements ( GST, payroll remittances, etc. )
•Support year-end processes and work with external accountants
•Develop and maintain internal controls and efficient processes.
•Process and manage payroll and support administrative staff as needed.
What We Offer:
•Competitive salary based on experience
•Stable long-term position with a respected local company
•Opportunity to play a key role in business decisions
•Supportive, down-to-earth team environment
•Health benefits package
•Opportunities for professional growth and development
•A friendly and casual work atmosphere
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications & Experience
What We’re looking For
•CPA designation ( or working toward it ) preferred
•10+ Years of progressive accounting experience
•Experience in construction, forestry or a similar industry is a strong asset
•Strong understanding of job costing and operational reporting
•Proficiency in Excel and accounting software and familiarity with Eclipse Software would be beneficial
•Detail oriented, practical, no-nonsense approach with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
•Excellent organizational, prioritizing, and time management skills
•Willing and able to work as part of a team and independently
•Comfortable with change
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