Posted 7 days ago
Certified Millwright
@ Canfor
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Overview
Canfor is hiring a Certified Millwright for its Grande Prairie sawmill to maintain and repair mill machinery. The work covers preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance on pumps, conveyors, compressors and pneumatic systems. The role is full-time permanent on a rotating day, afternoon and night schedule, at $50.55 per hour with overtime under the collective agreement.
Pay:
$50.55 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance on mill machinery
- Troubleshoot equipment and carry out safe, reliable repairs
- Assemble, move, replace or dismantle machinery as needed
- Identify and request parts for maintenance and repairs
- Help maintain a safe work environment
Requirements summary:
- Valid Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification
- 3 to 4 year apprenticeship or over five years of equivalent experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Strong problem-solving skills and a high degree of urgency
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Industrial Mechanics (Millwright) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance |
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Canfor
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Full company description
Canfor is a world leading manufacturer of wood products like lumber for building houses and construction, pulp and paper, wood pellets and green energy. We have a history dating back to 1938 in Western Canada and have grown into a successful global company with people, customers, operations and sales offices around the world.
- LinkedIn followers
- 40,145
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,627
- Reported office locations
- 100–1700 West 75th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2, CA
- 5162 Northwood Pulp Mill Road, PO Box 9000, Prince George, BC V2L 4W2, CA
- 3700 Clay Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579, US
- 230 - 1700 West 75th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2, US
- Business categories
- Green Building
- Manufacturing
- Green Consumer Goods
- Other recorded names
- Canfor
- Specialties
- Pulp Products
- SPF Lumber
- Green Energy
- Southern Yellow Pine
- Wood Products
- Engineered Wood Products
- and Lumber Products
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 324,813,762
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Canfor is a world leading manufacturer of wood products like lumber for building houses and construction, pulp and paper, wood pellets and green energy. We have a history dating back to 1938 in Western Canada and have grown into a successful global company with people, customers, operations and sales offices around the world.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1938 |
| Specialties | Pulp ProductsSPF LumberGreen EnergySouthern Yellow PineWood ProductsEngineered Wood Productsand Lumber Products |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 33 |
| View page |
| Posting ID: | 29965 | |
| Position Type: | Regular | |
| City: | Grande Prairie, AB, Canada | |
| Location: | Grande Prairie |
Company Operating Name: Canfor
Business Address: 9401 108 Street, Postal Bag 100, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A3
Position Title: Certified Millwright
Language of Work: English
Are you a Certified Millwright with a knack for troubleshooting complex mechanical issues? Do you value safety and sustainability as top priorities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity that might just be your calling. We're seeking a Certified Millwright for our Grande Prairie, AB Sawmill, where you can utilize your Red Seal technical expertise, communication skills, and troubleshooting abilities to keep our modern sawmill operating at peak performance. Join our team and work alongside industry leaders in the forest products sector.
This role is a full-time, permanent position working a rotating weekday schedule consisting of two weeks of days, two weeks of afternoons, and two weeks of nights (graveyard shift), with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
As a Certified Millwright, your responsibilities will include:
- Working with a high-performance team dedicated to maintaining all mill machinery, including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers and chains, bearings, and pneumatic systems involved in the manufacturing process.
- Keeping our systems running smoothly by performing preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance, which involves inspecting machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
- Effectively managing your time while assessing when to assemble, move, replace, or dismantle machinery.
- Troubleshooting equipment issues and implementing safe, reliable repairs to improve equipment reliability and maintain production.
- Identifying and requesting appropriate parts to support timely maintenance and repairs.
- Assisting in creating a safe work environment for coworkers, contractors, customers, and site visitors.
For this role, we are looking for candidates who:
- Hold a valid Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certification.
- Have completed secondary school and training courses or a vocational program
- Have completed 3- to 4-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over five years of work experience and industry courses in maintaining and troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment or millwrighting
- Have the physical capability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate a high degree of urgency and strong problem-solving skills.
- Possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
What's in it for you:
Our people-focused approach prioritizes our employees' safety, well-being, and growth because they are critical to the success of our company.
Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $50.55 per hour
- Overtime opportunities in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits
- Extended health and medical coverage
- Disability insurance
- Pension plan
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates relocating to Grande Prairie
- Additional allowance in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement
If you are a Millwright with a can-do attitude, superior troubleshooting skills, and a background in heavy industry or manufacturing, we invite you to make a difference and build your career with Canfor at our Grande Prairie Sawmill.
Canfor
[email protected]
780-538-7756
9401 108th St, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 5R7
We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.
We appreciate all candidates' interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.
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