Heavy Duty Mechanic Jobs

Division-High Prairie Forest Products- Relocation Assistance

Description Of Job

West Fraser is a leading diversified forest products company, listed on the TSX, NYSE and recognized for the eighth time, as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. West Fraser believes strongly in promoting from within. We are looking for an individual interested in a long-term career with us. We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, an outstanding pension plan and relocation package.

Our High Prairie Forest Products Division Has An Opportunity For a Fully Certified

Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path.

Heavy Duty Mechanic

This position offers a challenging, diverse, and exciting opportunity to become part of our team. Job duties will fall within our Mobile Shop department. This position requires an individual who will perform a variety of tasks related to the safe and efficient application of the technical skills and knowledge of a Heavy Duty Mechanic. Duties involve the repair and maintenance of industrial equipment such as: Log loaders, Wheel Loaders, Forklifts, and other mobile equipment used in the manufacture of lumber. Continually ensuring the quality and standards of service to safety and production must be maintained.

Our Ideal Candidate Must Possess

• A valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson mechanic certification
• Ability to read manuals and schematics
• Commitment to working safely and creating a safe workplace
• Flexible schedule for day, evening, and weekend shifts
• Knowledge of Hydraulics
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Organizational and planning skills

Considered a Strong Asset

• Experience working in a fleet shop
• Strong Electrical background
• Cummins and Cat engine experience

High Prairie Forest Products is continuously looking for individuals who are interested in a full-time long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including: a competitive wage, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan. Our employees can expect a challenging, stable, safe work environment with career development opportunities.

The Town of High Prairie and the Municipal District of Big Lakes are proud to join together to provide the residents of High Prairie and surrounding communities with a spectacular indoor aquatic’s facility and The Gordon Buchanan Recreation Center to meet the growing demand for recreation and leisure opportunities in our region.

High Prairie is within 20 minutes of first-class sandy beaches. Also within proximity to High Prairie are two Provincial Parks, Hilliard's Bay and Winagami Lake. Hilliard's Bay boasts world class open water fishing and a 190-site campground. Winagami Lake is a bird watcher's paradise with over 200 observed bird species. Nearby Kimiwan Lake in McLennan, Alberta is known as the Bird Capital of Canada as it is the confluence of three major bird migration paths, the Mississippi, Pacific and Central.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

If this position sounds like the career for you, submit your application at www.westfraser.com/jobs click "apply now" in green at the top of the page.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.