980 Wheel Loader Operator

Western Forest Products Inc.•Campbell River, BC

49d•Onsite

About The Position

La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (LKSM), is seeking a fully qualified 980 Wheel Loader Operator to join our team at our Kelsey Bay Dryland Sort in Sayward, BC. These positions offer the chance to contribute to a progressive organization committed to responsible forest management, with strong values in safety and sustainability. At LKSM, people are the foundation of success. Team members are offered dynamic career opportunities and the chance to collaborate with respected professionals across the forestry industry, all while pursuing individual growth and professional development. LKSM provides competitive total rewards - including compensation, benefits, and recognition - as well as diverse on-the-job training and continuing education, ensuring everyone has the support and skills to thrive. La-kwa sa muqw Forestry LP (LKSM) is an innovative forestry partnership jointly owned by Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations, and Western Forest Products Inc. LKSM is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities, and meaningful participation of Indigenous communities in British Columbia’s forestry sector. The name for the Partnership, La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (pronounced la-KWAH-sa-mook) means ‘the wood of four’ in the Kwak̓wala language. The operations of the Partnership cover approximately 157,000 hectares of forest land in the traditional territories of the Nations near the communities of Campbell River and Sayward on eastern Vancouver Island. The Partnership manages an allowable annual cut of 904,540 cubic metres of timber and includes a long-term fibre agreement to support Western’s British Columbia coastal manufacturing operations. The partnership maintains industry-leading safety standards and is proudly certified under the CAN/CSA Z809-16 Sustainable Forest Management Standard.

Requirements

Fully qualified 980 Operator with minimum 2 years of experience in BC Coastal Logging
All applicants must have a valid BC driver's license and be able to provide a driver's abstract
Excellent safety record and strong work ethic
Accountable and dependable

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants holding a valid Immediate First Aid certificate. Successful applicants who do not currently hold this certification must be willing to obtain it.