Details:
THE OPPORTUNITY
Western Forest Products is seeking fully qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics in our Timberlands Operations on Northern Vancouver Island.
Vacancies include:
-Heavy Duty Mechanic - Red Seal - Port McNeill, BC (multiple positions available)
WHAT WE OFFER
-Monday-Friday.
-Unionized USW positions with a wage rate of $45.48 for fully certified mechanics.
-Benefits and pension are offered through the USW.
-All details outlined in the collective agreement found here: https://www.usw1-1937.ca/uploads/1/1/7/5/117524327/2019-2024_usw-wfp_ca_booklet.pdf
LIVE WORK PLAY
Living on Vancouver Island North is an opportunity wrapped in a lifestyle. Affordable homes, diverse careers, safe and strong communities, good schools, and endless outdoor activities are present. Vancouver Island North is one of British Columbia’s most abundant and diverse natural resource regions and presents a variety of geological features like deep ocean sounds, coastal inlets, mountains, glacier fields, karsts and caverns, temperate rainforests, rugged coastline, and long wide valleys.
WESTERN OVERVIEW
Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood product focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Preference will be given to those with experience in west coast logging equipment (Yarders, Log Loaders & Hydraulic Log Loaders)
- Fully ticketed Red Seal HD Mechanic
- Valid Driver’s License
- Highly developed machine diagnostic and repair skills are a benefit
- Must be a self starter and be able to work with minimal supervision
- Available to work afternoon shifts; open to flexible hours as work demands dictate