Ecolog Labourer

ABOUT US:

Eco-Log Homes, a division of Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Ltd., is a customized log home kit production business, which utilizes the Hemlock timber produced within Haliburton Forest.

For more than 25 years, we have provided clients with small cabins, full-sized cottages, and everything in between.

This business was created to fulfill our ethical and economic obligation to add value to the wood that we harvest from our forest.

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Reporting to the EcoLog Manager, the labourer will work with a small team to fulfill daily production responsibilities which includes following production schedules and deadlines, maintaining a safe/clean working environment, and other tasks to ensure smooth production of home kits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all tasks in accordance with established safe work practices and standards, operating procedures, etc.
• Cut boards to desired measurements in order to fill orders
• Stack Lumber
• Contribute to daytoday production/operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in working with wood and wood products
• Good aptitude for machinery and woodworking tools such as; power tools, chain saws, etc.
• Interest in log homes or valueadded forest products
• Ability to lift heavy loads for extended periods, all day
• Physically fit and thrives working outdoors
• Ability to work on one's feet all day in a range of weather conditions
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn
• Selfmotivated with strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Flexibility to work overtime as required
• Knowledge of construction, buildings, and woodworking an asset

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS

• Two weeks of paid vacation with flexibility
• Probation period 3 months
• Benefits after six months flexible health spending account
• Recreational access to the 100,000 acres of private land owned and managed by Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours:
40 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have an interest in Log Homes?
• Do you have excellent communication skills?
• Do you have strong problem solving and organizational skills?
• Have you ever worked with lumber?

Work Location:

In person

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