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Scaler

@ LP Building Solutions

Dawson Creek, British Columbia

Full-time
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Overview

LP Building Solutions is hiring a full-time Scaler to control the log yard and check incoming logs for quality. The role covers weighing log trucks, scaling samples, inspecting logs against government and company standards, and keeping inventory records. Candidates need a Scaler's licence or certificate and a valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities:

  • Weigh log trucks on arrival and departure
  • Scale log samples and inspect incoming logs
  • Check driver licences and certificates
  • Maintain log yard inventory and records
  • Prepare daily and weekly reports

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma required
  • Valid Scaler's licence or certificate
  • Current, valid driver's licence
  • Knowledge of forest management legislation
  • Strong attention to detail and independent work

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Employer posting date
2026-11-02
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentQuality assurance
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOutdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationHigh school (required)

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Job description
Job Purpose

To maintain the quality control of incoming logs, control the log yard and related inventory. To ensure compliance of appropriate rules and regulations by truck drivers delivering logs to LP facilities.

We’d love to meet you if...

… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge

… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work

… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To

  • Ensure accurate weighing of log trucks as they arrive and as they leave.
  • Scale the logs in the samples
  • Ensure compliance with appropriate rules and regulations, ensuring drivers have appropriate licenses and certificates.
  • Inspect incoming logs to ensure compliance with the government and LP log quality standards; coordinate with Forest Resources when standards are not met.
  • Use and run the scaling software
  • Participate to the log yard inventory
  • Coordinate work with off-loaders and truck drivers to ensure accurate inventory records are maintained.
  • Maintain log yard in an organized manner to ensure optimum inventory capacity
  • Supervise the slashing of the logs to optimize the yield
  • Prepare daily and weekly reports.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

What do I need to be successful?

  • Ability to supervise technical staff and implement research and monitoring field programs
  • Familiarity with provincial and federal legislation and guidelines pertaining to forest management, the conservation of biodiversity and endangered species
  • An understanding of forest industry business applications and the ability to develop annual budgets and track them
  • Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work well with internal and external customers and project a professional image
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment along with problem solving skills on a regular basis
  • Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures accurately.
  • Attention to detail, high level of accuracy and function effectively as a team member. Provide leadership. Must be able to meet deadlines and function effectively under heavy workload

Education

  • High school diploma required.
  • Possession of appropriate Scaler's license/certificate required.
  • Current, valid driver's license.

Work Environment

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