Grapple Yarder Utility Person

Opportunity Type
Deadline to Apply
Number of Employees
Job Discipline
Location
POINT (-125.249542 50.023178)
Type of Employment
Permanent
Work Arrangement
Field Work
Number of Weekly Hours
40
Will this position be hourly or salaried?
Hourly
If hourly, what is the hourly rate?
$35.75
First Nations-led Business
No

La-kwa sa muqw Forestry, a partnership between Western Forest Products and the member First Nations of the Nanwakolas Council, is currently seeking for a fully qualified Grapple Yarder Utility Person to join our teamlocated in beautiful Menzies Bay, BC

What We Offer: 

  • United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of $35.75
  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience 

  • Fully qualified Grapple Yarder Utility Person with minimum 2 years of experience with BC Coastal Logging;
  • All applicants must have a valid Class 5 BC driver's license;
  • Preference may be given to applicants holding a valid OFA Level 3 Certificate.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

  • Excellent safety record and strong work ethic;
  • Accountable and dependable;
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.