Trades

A step in the right direction

We have exciting opportunities for **Trades positions (Apollo - Certified Millwright / Certified Electrician / Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic)** at **Apollo Forest Products** in Fort St. James, BC.

**About Us**

**Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd.** is an integrated wood products manufacturing company with operations throughout north-central British Columbia. Since 1962 the dedicated team at Sinclar Group has been building strong and stable businesses by encouraging leadership and innovation in our workforce, upholding the family values that framed our beginnings, and respecting the needs of the communities in which we all live and work.

Working with integrity is fundamental to the Sinclar Group of Companies. The health and safety of our employees, our commitment to responsible environmental stewardship, ethical dealings with our business partners, and contributing to the economic and social fabric of the communities in which we operate define the essence of who we are.

**Apollo Forest Products,** a part of Sinclar Group Forest Products since 1969, is a major employer in the community of Fort St. James, deriving significant benefit from a capable and committed workforce. With its strong and secure fibre basket, the Apollo mill produces 150 million board feet of premium quality stud lumber annually.

While our focus is meeting the needs of our customers, our success is driven by our people.

**The Opportunity - Trades**

**Certified Millwright**

**Shift**: Various Shifts Available

**Qualifications**:

- Journeyman (Interprovincial Red Seal) Millwright certification OR BC Certified
- Demonstrated commitment to safety as a priority
- Strong background in heavy industry and/or construction
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Positive interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- High energy and initiative
- Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process is an asset as well as experience with welding procedures and equipment reliability

**Certified Electrician**

**Various Shifts**: Sunday to Thursday or Monday to Friday to support afternoon or graveyards shifts.

With your enthusiastic approach and focus on results, you will contribute to the positive culture and supportive work environment within our company. Using your specialized knowledge of local and provincial electrical code and safety procedures, you will be responsible for controlling, installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing all electrical systems on Apollo facilities.

Working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) along with other communication protocols required for controller networking, you will install and make modifications to fixtures and equipment, carry out preventative maintenance and install cabling, ensuring all electrical work performed meets all applicable industry regulatory safety and quality standards. You will interpret, clarify, document and convey information in graphic, written and verbal formats to technical and non-technical audiences and participate in coordinating electrical projects.

You will possess a Red Seal Electrician certification and have relevant experience in an industrial maintenance environment. With a firm and steadfast commitment to safety, you demonstrate strong and effective communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate and work cooperatively within your immediate team and across the organization. Industry experience in lumber or manufacturing and familiarity with PLC and Variable Frequency Drives are assets.

**Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic**

**Qualifications**:

- Journeyman (Red Seal) HD Mechanic certification
- Demonstrated commitment to safety as a priority.
- Strong background in heavy industry and/or construction
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Positive interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- High energy and initiative

Competitive hourly rate with a comprehensive benefits package.

**Community**
In a community that offers affordable housing and an idyllic lifestyle for those who enjoy the great outdoors, _Fort St. James_ is an energetic, active and diverse community that genuinely reflects the northern way of life. The gateway to an abundance of trails, mountains and a chain of rivers and lakes that traverse 400 kilometers of central British Columbia, Fort St. James is known for opening its doors and showing its visitors and new residents the beauty of the north.

**Join Our Team**

The salary rate for these positions is $46.20 per hour.
- We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted._

**Salary**: $46.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift