Details:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Western Forest Products is seeking multiple fully qualified Excavator Operators to join our Mid Island Forest Operations, 15 minutes north of Campbell River. The successful applicants will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the past 5 years in BC coastal logging road construction.
This is an hourly United Steel Worker (USW) union position with a wage rate of $36.88 and offers a benefits package.
This position is a 6x3 shift (6 days on, 3 days off, 8.6 hours per day), based out of Menzies Bay.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
We strive to support our people in reaching their full potential. 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.
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.
Qualifications & Experience:
-Fully competent excavator operator with a minimum 2 years of experience in the past 5 years with BC coastal logging road construction.
-Preference may be given to applicants with OFA Level 3 First Aid Certificate
-All applicants must have a valid Driver’s license
-Excellent safety record and strong work ethic
-Accountable and dependable