Certified Saw Filer
Certified Sawfiler
Williams Lake, British Columbia
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 redesigned, modern lumber mill located near Williams Lake, British Columbia. Our Lakeview Division safely and sustainably produces over 230 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.
- Carry out maintenance on round and band saws.
- Assist with troubleshooting.
- 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.
If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.
We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.
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About Williams Lake
Located in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin region of British Columbia, Williams Lake has a population of over 11,000 people. Surrounded by unspoiled nature, the town has endless outdoor activities to explore; Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, rafting, and boating, just to name a few. Williams Lake also has a local airport that flies to various areas outside the region. The town offers a family friendly aquatic center, 3 ice rinks, recreational programs, multiple fitness centers, yoga studios, golf course, restaurants and many more amenities. Whatever your preference, Williams Lake will have something to keep you and your family entertained all year long. Watch this video to learn about the community and find out why life is better here.
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