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 day-to-day 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 value-added 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
- Self-motivated 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