Posted 8 days ago
Heavy Duty Mechanic
@ Western Forest Products Inc.
Woss, British Columbia
Overview
Western Forest Products Inc. is hiring fully qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics for its Timberlands operations in Woss, BC. The work involves maintaining and repairing west coast logging equipment under union terms, with shift schedules, a $54.56 hourly union wage plus premiums, and a $7000 signing bonus with relocation assistance available.
Responsibilities:
- Repair and maintain heavy logging equipment
- Diagnose machine faults and perform repairs
- Work on yarders, log loaders and logging trucks
- Work with minimal supervision
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic ticket required
- Valid BC driver's licence and driver's abstract
- Experience with west coast logging equipment preferred
- OFA Level 3 certificate an asset
- Excellent safety record and strong work ethic
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic, OFA Level 3 Certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Western Forest Products Inc.
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Western makes beautiful, high-quality forest products that help build a better world.
Full company description
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western makes beautiful, high-quality forest products that help build a better world. We invest in manufacturing and pursue progressive approaches to safe and sustainable forestry practices to help support the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,186
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 869
- Reported office locations
- 1055 W Georgia St, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
- 495 Dunsmuir St, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R, CA
- Business categories
- Paper Manufacturing
- Wood Processing
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Western Forest Products US LLC
- Western Forest Products Inc.
- Western Forest Products
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 361,832,664
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western makes beautiful, high-quality forest products that help build a better world. We invest in manufacturing and pursue progressive approaches to safe and sustainable forestry practices to help support the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper & Forest Products |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Western Forest Products is currently seeking fully qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics to join our Timberlands operations located in Woss, BC.
What We Offer:
- United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of $54.56 plus trade premiums
- Hourly premiums on shifts that are outside the recognized day shift
- Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union
- Pension plan provided through the union
- A safe work environment
*$7000 Signing Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available*
Shifts: Position one is currently on a 7x7 shift, 7 days on and 7 days off, 12 hours per day. Position two is currently on a 4x3 shift, 4 days on and 3 days off, 10 hours per day.
This role is considered safety sensitive; all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Must be fully ticketed Red Seal HD Mechanic;
- All applicants must have a valid BC driver's license and be able to provide a driver's abstract;
- Preference may be given to the applicant holding a valid OFA Level 3 Certificate.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
- Preference will be given to those with experience in west coast logging equipment (Yarders, Log Loaders, Hydraulic Log Loaders & Highway Logging Trucks);
- Highly developed machine diagnostic and repair skills are a benefit;
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision;
- Excellent safety record and strong work ethic.
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 BC 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.
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