Grapple Yarder Operator (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Western Forest Products Inc (http://www.westernforest.com)

  Menzies Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Western Forest Products Inc. is looking for a fully qualified & experienced Grapple Yarder Operator to join our Central Island Forest Operation (CIFO) at Menzies Bay, approximately 15 minutes north of Campbell River.

NOTE: This is NOT a camp job - no accommodation is provided.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience in BC Coastal Logging within the past 5 years, and must possess a valid BC Driver’s License. Preference may be given to candidates holding a valid OFA Level 3 certificate.

This is an hourly USW position, which pays $34.15 per hour plus benefits. This operation works a continual shift – Grapple Yarder Operators work 8.6 hours per day, 6 days on and 3 days off. Please include references and a current Driver’s Abstract with your application.

This is an hourly USW union position, details of the collective agreement can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/employees/

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those who meet these requirements will be considered, and only those who are short-listed will be contacted.