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Millwright

@ Western Forest Products Inc.

Ladysmith, British Columbia

$47.69/hr
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Overview

Western Forest Products is hiring a Millwright for its Ladysmith Sawmill Operation in Ladysmith, BC. The role repairs and maintains mechanical equipment, rigging, welding, and hydraulic systems on a unionized PPWC wage of $47.69/hour with shift premiums and union health, dental and pension benefits.

Pay:

$47.69 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Repair or replace mechanical components and machinery
  • Rig and sling loads
  • Troubleshoot mechanical machinery
  • Perform welding repairs and hot work under lock-out protocols
  • Carry out preventative maintenance for optimum mechanical performance

Requirements summary:

  • Red Seal or valid BC or Alberta Journeyperson Millwright certification
  • Sawmill experience preferred
  • Knowledge of hydraulic systems
  • Excellent safety record and strong work ethic
  • Logical problem solving and time management skills

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement plan
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · adp

Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal Millwright, BC Journeyperson Millwright, Alberta Journeyperson Millwright
Background checksdrug and alcohol
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, 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
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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.

FieldValue
IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia
Organization typePublic Company
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Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a certified trades person looking to join a “best in class” maintenance team? Western Forest Products is hiring for a Millwright to join our Ladysmith Sawmill Operation located in Ladysmith, BC.

What We Offer:

  • This is a PPWC unionized position with a wage rate of $47.69/hour as per the collective agreement
  • Hourly premiums of $0.60/hour 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

Shifts: Shifts can be days, afternoons, graveyards or weekends and could change at any time depending on seniority and operational needs. Please inquire within to learn more.

This position is considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Repairing or replacing mechanical components & machinery;
  • Rigging and slinging;
  • Troubleshooting mechanical machinery;
  • Welding repairs;
  • Hot work and lock out protocols;
  • Knowledge of hydraulic systems;
  • Performing other preventative maintenance processes that pertain to optimum mechanical performance of our facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Candidates must be Red Seal Certified or hold valid BC or Alberta Journeyperson Millwright Certification;
  • Preference will be given to those with sawmill experience;
  • Excellent safety record and strong work ethic;
  • Highly motivated team player with excellent time management skills;
  • Creative and innovating thinking, logical problem solving, and a desire to participate in an organization committed to continuous improvement; and,
  • Accountable and dependable.

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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