Quality Assurance Technician

5 months ago


Nelson, Canada Kalesnikoff Full time

Quality Assurance Technician (Mass Timber)

**Our company**:
For over 80 years and four generations, our family has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood. We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become an industry-leading mass timber provider with a high-tech sawmill. From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process -- from forest management to manufacturing, design, prefabrication and delivery.

As an independent, family-owned and operated company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow, we’re searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

**Role and objectives**:

- Ensure products meet or exceed applicable standards through process monitoring and product testing.

**Responsibilities**:

- Carry out laboratory testing to ensure the structural integrity of our products.
- Conduct daily quality control audits across operations.
- Observe systems and processes and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Ensure operational excellence in quality control, data management, inventory control and manufacturing.
- Identify and communicate key indicators of performance.

**Qualifications**:

- High school graduate
- Post-secondary studies in forestry, wood science, or manufacturing would be an asset.
- Broad business acumen
- Strong strategic thinking abilities
- Self-starter
- Innovative
- Problem solving skills.

**You can expect these great benefits**:

- Competitive compensation packages
- Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program
- Team building and social events
- Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunity to advance in your career
- Work-life balance
- A great culture where we truly value our employees

**Contact information/how to apply**:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

**About our Kootenay home**:
Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?
- **Equal opportunity commitment**:_
- Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law._
- Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nelson, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have working knowledge of Engineered Wood product.
- Do you have technical school education? Building Technology Diploma?
- Do you have experience working in a wood manufacturing environment.

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- lumber grading ticket (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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