Weekend Cleanup/firewatch Labourers - Cowichan Bay, Canada - Western Forest Products Inc.

Western Forest Products Inc.

Verified Company

Cowichan Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Western is currently hiring for
Weekend Cleanup/Firewatch Labourers to join our sawmills Are you looking for weekend work for some extra money? Wanting to gain experience in a mill environment? Then this could be a great job for you We have multiple positions available.

Current Opportunities:

Saltair Sawmill Division, Ladysmith
Cowichan Bay Sawmill, Cowichan Bay

What We Offer:

Competitive unionized wage rate of
$ /hour depending on location;
Hourly premiums of
$0.60/hour on shifts that are outside the recognized day shift.
A safe work environment and opportunities for growth, ongoing training and a longterm career.

Shifts:

Saturday and Sunday day shifts (must be available for both weekend days), however, shifts may include afternoons or graveyards.

RESPONSIBILITES

General labour, cleanup and spark watch (supporting our weekend maintenance crews).
All employees must maintain a safe and clean work area.

QUALIFICATONS

Education and Experience

It would be an asset to have previous experience in a safetysensitive environment (tradesrelated or an industrial environment), but not necessary. We will train people without this background if they have the right attitude and want to learn

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

You have an excellent and demonstrated commitment to safety;
A strong work ethic with willingness to lend a helping hand when needed;
Accountable and dependable;
Able to prioritize work;
Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and with mínimal supervision.
A desire to participate in an organization committed to continuous improvement.

YOUR CAREER
At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people.

Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace.

We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

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.

WESTERN OVERVIEW
Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. 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 products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world.

The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper.

This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.