Our Certified Saw Filers are passionate about their skill and are absolutely key to our operations. Interested in honing your skills and working with a great set of people? Read on to learn more about joining our team!
We’re looking for a Certified Saw Filer to join our innovative lumber mill located near Vernon, British Columbia. Our Lavington Division is where Tolko’s story began over 60 years ago. Today, at Lavington, we safely and sustainably produce 238 million board feet of lumber per year for customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- Certified Saw filer with interprovincial red seal and previous circular saw experience.
- Commitment to working safely.
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
- Organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
- Able to work independently and with a team.
- Open to working rotating shifts.
In this role you will:
- Work collaboratively across your team and with other departments to safely maintain equipment.
- Perform maintenance on round saws and band saws.
- Assist in identifying, analyzing and troubleshooting any problems in your area.
- Look for and propose new ideas to streamline processes and fine-tune equipment.
- Work with safety in mind to keep yourself, our operators, and other employees safe.
We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
So, what’s in it for you?
- You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
- You’ll earn a competitive wage of $48.88/hr with added premiums for working shifts and signing up as a first aider.
- You’ll be eligible for excellent benefits and access to our retirement plans, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
- You may also be eligible for relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
- You’ll be supported in continued development through on-the-job and classroom training.
- You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.