Posted 29 days ago
Head Saw Filer
@ Downie Timber Ltd & Selkirk Cedar
Revelstoke, British Columbia
Overview
Downie Timber Ltd. is hiring a full-time Head Filer in Revelstoke, BC, to lead the saw filing department, its staff, scheduling, equipment reliability and inventory. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and works with mill operations to improve sawing performance and lumber quality. The posting gives an hourly rate of $54.245 to $55.605, depending on saw filing certification.
Pay:
$54.25–$55.61 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the saw filing department and its staff
- Coordinate staffing, scheduling and training
- Maintain and calibrate precision saw filing equipment
- Manage filing room inventory of saws, parts and consumables
- Set and enforce filing quality control standards
Requirements summary:
- Certified saw filer with 8 to 10 years of experience
- Class 5 driver's licence
- Prior leadership experience considered an asset
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Certified Saw Filer |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Downie Timber Ltd & Selkirk Cedar
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Downie Timber Ltd. and Selkirk Cedar are family owned and operated mill located in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Full company description
At Downie Timber and Selkirk Cedar, we produce a wide variety of finished cedar products. Western Red Cedar, is without question, natures most beautiful wood. In addition to offering a deeply textured grain and incredibly warm colour, cedar is both durable and dimensionally stable. As well, Western Red Cedars natural oils resist insects and decay.
- LinkedIn followers
- 398
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 40
- Reported office locations
- 1621 Mill St, Revelstoke, British Columbia V0E, CA
- Business categories
- Natural Resources
- Wood Processing
- Forestry
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Downie Timber Ltd & Selkirk Cedar
- Downie Timber & Selkirk Cedar
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Downie Timber and Selkirk Cedar, we produce a wide variety of finished cedar products. Western Red Cedar, is without question, natures most beautiful wood. In addition to offering a deeply textured grain and incredibly warm colour, cedar is both durable and dimensionally stable. As well, Western Red Cedars natural oils resist insects and decay.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Revelstoke, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Downie Timber Ltd., located in Revelstoke BC, has a full-time opening for a Head Filer to join our team. We are a forest harvesting and lumber manufacturing company located in Revelstoke and are a proud component of the Gorman Bros. group of companies.
Revelstoke BC, an attractive, historic mountain community located along the TransCanada highway halfway between Calgary AB and Vancouver BC. adjacent to 2 national parks and is known for its world class skiing. This resource-rich area is also well known for its year-round outdoor recreation activities, and quality schools.
We are accepting applications for a Head Filer to join our maintenance team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Head Filer will provide leadership and oversight of the saw filing department, ensuring safe work practices, high-quality standards, and efficient maintenance operations. This role oversees staff development, scheduling, equipment reliability, and inventory management while collaborating will mill operations to optimize sawing performance, lumber quality, and production efficiency.
RESPONSIBILIES:
- Provide leadership and direct oversight of the saw filing department, ensuring safe work practices, effective task assignment, and accountability for performance.
- Support and implement safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate staffing and scheduling to meet maintenance and production requirements.
- Coach and develop team members, provide technical guidance and oversee ongoing training.
- Ensure filing work meets established quality standards and that maintenance activities are accurately documented.
- Maintain effective communication and coordination between shifts, maintenance personnel, and production teams.
- Address employee performance and relations matter in collaboration with Human Resources.
- Manage filing room inventory, including saws, spare parts, and consumables.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate precision saw filing equipment, including automated CNC grinders, stretchers, and specialized measuring instruments.
- Oversee the maintenance, condition, and reliability of filing room equipment, identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and minimize downtime.
- Establish and maintain filing quality control standards to support consistent lumber quality and optimal sawing performance.
- Diagnose sawing defects and collaborate with mill operations to resolve cutting performance issues, improve cutting accuracy, and maximize equipment reliability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified Saw Filer with 8-10 years of saw filing experience
- Class 5 Drivers license
- Prior leadership experience is considered an asset
- Excellent problem-solving skills and technical abilities
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Commitment to safe work and experience ensuring compliance with safety programs
Rate of Pay: The hourly rate will depend on the candidate's saw filing certification, ranging from $54.245 - $55.605 per hour.
ABOUT US:
The Gorman Group of Companies is family owned and proudly made up of Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd., Canoe Forest Products, Oroville Reman and Reload, Downie Timber, Selkirk Cedar, and Lumby Pole Divisions. For over 75 years, we have been known for creating The Finest Boards and other specialty wood products. Perhaps even more, we are known for working together.
The Gorman Group is more than just a group of companies…we are a family! We value the family roots that connect us and the employees that work for us. We believe our employees are fundamental to our success as we strive to become the employer of choice through our strong family values, culture, community involvement, innovation, and constant drive for excellence.
The Gorman Group is committed to the well-being of future generations and is fully committed to responsible and sustainable forest management of the lands where our operations are conducted. Our commitment to the environment encompasses the highest levels of stewardship and welcomes accountability.
WE OFFER:
- Family supporting jobs and a safe place to build your career
- Competitive pay and exceptional benefits
- Pension plan
- Diverse work opportunities
- An open and innovative culture
- A progressive and dynamic work environment
We are more than a company…we are a community! We believe this community begins at work and with YOU!
If you possess the skills and qualifications required for this challenging position, please complete an application on our website. Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Gorman Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce in a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
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