Posted 2 months ago
Weekend Spark Watch/Clean-Up
@ Interfor
Castlegar, British Columbia
Overview
Interfor is hiring a casual Weekend Spark Watch/Clean-Up for its Castlegar sawmill, working Saturdays and Sundays at a starting rate of $35.66 per hour. The role covers cleaning various parts of the sawmill and assisting trades employees with cleanup, spark watch and other duties. Occupational First Aid Level 3 and forklift training are assets.
Pay:
$35.66 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Clean various parts of the sawmill
- Assist trades employees with cleanup and spark watch
- Perform other duties as required
- Work safely following all safety rules
Requirements summary:
- Available to work Saturday and Sunday shifts
- Safety-conscious self-starter
- Able to work in labour roles with weather, noise and moving machinery
- Occupational First Aid Level 3 is an asset
- Forklift training is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Schedule | weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Occupational First Aid Level 3, Forklift |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness, Paid training |
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Interfor
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Full company description
Interfor is where excellence meets opportunity. We invest in your success by positioning you alongside the best people in top quartile mill facilities located in great communities across North America. In the past decade, we’ve infused close to $1 billion into modern facilities and systems that employ the latest technologies. Interfor is one of the largest, most diverse lumber companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success. ---- Interfor, c'est la où l'excellence rencontre l'opportunité. Nous investissons dans votre réussite en vous plaçant aux côtés des meilleurs collaborateurs dans des scieries de premier ordre situées dans de grandes communautés à travers l'Amérique du Nord. Au cours de la dernière décennie, nous avons investi près d'un milliard de dollars dans des installations et des systèmes modernes qui utilisent les technologies les plus récentes. Interfor est l'une des entreprises de bois les plus importantes et les plus diversifiées au monde et nous nous développons dans des directions passionnantes. Venez participer à notre succès !
- LinkedIn followers
- 32,513
- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
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- Business categories
- Logistics
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- Other recorded names
- Interfor
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- Reported total investment
- 343,750,000
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Interfor is where excellence meets opportunity. We invest in your success by positioning you alongside the best people in top quartile mill facilities located in great communities across North America. In the past decade, we’ve infused close to $1 billion into modern facilities and systems that employ the latest technologies. Interfor is one of the largest, most diverse lumber companies in the world and we’re…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 112 |
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Weekend Spark Watch/Clean-Up, Castlegar, British Columbia
Interfor is seeking energetic and enthusiastic team players to join our team as a Weekend Spark Watch/Clean-Up for our sawmill. Starting rate for this position is $35.66 per hour.
What You’ll Do
- This is a casual position.
- The shift is both Saturday and Sunday.
- Work in a safe and efficient manner while following all safety rules and regulations.
- Occupational First Aid Level 3 is an asset.
- Clean up various parts of the sawmill.
- Assist trades employees with cleanup, spark watch and other duties as required.
What You Offer
- Highly motivated self-starter with a safety conscious attitude.
- Available to work weekend shifts.
- Able to work in an environment that includes exposure to weather, moving mechanical parts, noise, and radiant energy.
- Flexible and adaptable, able to work in labour roles.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to maintain a safe work environment without compromise.
- Recognize problems and have them corrected immediately.
- Understand the importance of teamwork and have a positive impact on the team.
- Open-minded and positive in dealing with change and new ways of doing things.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
- Related training such as OFA3, Forklift.
Who We Are
Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.
What We Offer
Interfor provides local stability and opportunity. We help bring out the best in all our people by offering long-term, competitive jobs supported by training and continued development.
- Clean and safe work environment
- Working with world class technology and automated lumber production systems
- Highly competitive pay well positioned in the market
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training & Career Development Opportunities
We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.
Life in The West Kootenays
Living and working in the West Kootenays offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and small-town sense of community. Castlegar is nestled at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers, and well known for its stunning landscapes, mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers. The region has endless physical activities including several major ski resorts, numerous golf courses, endless hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing and motorcycle riding opportunities just outside your front door. With mild winters and hot summers, whether you are into craft brew pubs, wineries, hot springs, orchards, music festivals, markets or artisan shops, “Kootenay Life” is like no other place in Canada. The local area is home to over 30,000 people, boasting a regional airport, full-service hospital, accredited college with three campuses, and well-renowned primary/secondary school system.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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