Certified Saw Filer

5 months ago


High Level, Canada Tolko Industries Full time

**Certified Saw Filer**
**High Level, Alberta**

Our **Certified Saw Filers** are passionate about their skill and are absolutely key to our operations. Interested in further honing your skills and working with a great set of people? Read on to learn more about joining our team

We are looking for a **Certified Saw Filer** to join our **largest sawmill**, located in **High Level**, Alberta. Our High Level Lumber Division safely and sustainably produces forest products for **customers around the world** so they can build their homes and their communities.
- Certified Sawfiler with **interprovincial red seal** (or a 3rd year sawfiler apprentice) with **previous circular saw experience**:

- Commitment to **working safely** coupled with strong communication & interpersonal skills;
- Organizational and **planning skills** as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
- You’re **able to work independently** and are open to working **rotating shifts**.

Your ideal workday will look something like this:

- You’ll** work with a set of tradespeople **and other team members to** **carry out **maintenance on round and band saws** and **assist with troubleshooting**.
- As a **solid team player** with **strong** **communication skills**, you work collaboratively across your team and with other departments.
- You use your **problem-solving skills** to support troubleshooting and to look for and propose **new ideas** to streamline processes and fine-tune equipment.
- You lead with your unwavering commitment to **safety** to keep yourself, our operators and other employees safe.
- You use your **organization and planning skills** to keep on top of your work.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

So, what’s in it for you?
- You’ll take on an **exciting new challenge** with **supportive team members**.
- You’ll earn a competitive** wage of **$45.03** with added** **premiums **for working shifts, dual tickets and signing up as a first aider.
- You’ll be eligible for** excellent benefits** and access to our **retirement plans**, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
- You may also be eligible for** relocation support **including community connections** **so you can live (and play) where you work.
- You’ll be supported in** continued development** through on-the-job and classroom training.
- You’ll be part of a **positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment**.

If you want to work in a **sustainable, future focused industry,** there is **no better place than Tolko**. Our family has been **producing innovative forest products** for over 65 years. Our focus remains on **sustainably managing our forests** and our business for upcoming generations.

**Want to know what it’s like to work for Tolko?** Hear what our employees have to say

About High Level

Located in the beautiful northwestern region of Alberta, High Level is home to over 4,000 people. Surrounded by unspoiled nature, the town has endless outdoor activities to explore, along with an in-town swimming pool, hockey arena, yoga studio, golf course and many more amenities. We honour that the Town of High Level is Treaty 8 territory, traditional territory of the Beaver, Dene Tha’, Little Red River Cree, Tallcree, and a traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, including the Paddle Prairie Métis Peoples. Watch this video** **to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.

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