General Labourer

6 days ago

Truro, Canada Stella-Jones Full time

**Job Description**:
Posted Sunday, August 3, 2025, 11:00 p.m. | Expires Sunday, August 31, 2025, 10:59 p.m.

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever
- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

**Position Summary**

The General Labourer is responsible for branding, framing, inspecting and preparing product for treatment.

**Unionized environment.**

**Responsibilities**
- Inspects product for compliance to standards.
- Modifies products’ length or surface using chainsaw.
- Brand and tag product to specifications.
- Re-classify product as required and record re-classifications accurately.
- Safe and responsible operation of company equipment at all times.
- Clean-up of working area.
- Abides to OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) workplace health and safety standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Proficiency in English.
- Forklift experience and asset.
- Minimum one year of related experience.
- Power tool experience required (chainsaw, drill etc.)
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of utility pole and customer standards an asset.
- Time and stress management.
- Ability to perform the tasks without causing damage to product or equipment.
- Ability to work independently and be flexible regarding work assignments.
- Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Basic Math Skills.

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
- Competitive compensation
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match Company
- Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match
- Career advancement opportunities
- Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws._
- This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time._

Job Details
- Job Family
- **Operations**
- Pay Type
- **Hourly**
- Education Level
- **High School**
- Travel Required
- **No**
- Hiring Rate
- **25.11 CAD**
- Truro, NS, Canada

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