Labourer - Six Month Temporary

3 days ago


Burns Lake British Columbia, Canada Drax Group Full time $37,000 - $63,000 per year

**Labourer - Six Month Temporary

Hourly Wage: $31.22

Location: Burns Lake, BC
As a
Labourer**
at Drax, you will support the efficient operation of our pellet production systems by performing a variety of construction, repair, installation, and maintenance activities. Your role is crucial in ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance while contributing to continuous improvement and quality control initiatives.

So, what will you be doing?
The core responsibilities and duties include:

  • Responsible for performing a variety of construction, repair, installation and maintenance activities that support Drax's pellet production systems.
  • Operates a variety of equipment and tools related to maintenance and rail activities as well as performing other related duties.
  • Ensure the highest level of safety standards, ensuring compliance with all applicable government regulations and corporate policies.
  • Performs cleaning tasks per daily, weekly or monthly schedules or as assigned by the Plant Manager or their designate.
  • Assists in safely and efficiently loading of rail cars.
  • Assists in loading pellets and completing the necessary administrative tasks for shipping pelletized pellets.
  • Participates in continuous improvement and quality control initiatives.
  • Operates mobile equipment as assigned.
  • Reports safety incidents and or infractions.
  • Assists maintenance staff or completes basic maintenance tasks when the plant is down alone or under the direction of maintenance staff.

The Perks:

  • A competitive hourly wage, with opportunities to move into different positions as you gain experience.
  • A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
  • Great benefits and a 6% RRSP matching plan to support your personal and family goals.
  • A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard benchmarks.

About You
You'll possess the following skills, abilities and Experience required:

  • Do you have experience in heavy industry
  • Do you have a High school diploma or equivalent?
  • Are you able to operate mobile equipment safely and efficiently? Then keep reading.

About Drax
Drax is at the forefront of transforming energy generation, supply, and usage. Our mission is to drive a zero-carbon, lower-cost energy future. By joining Drax, you'll be part of a team that's making a significant impact on our collective future.

Apply today to help Drax discover the talented individuals we need to drive this change. A career at Drax is more than just a job—

it's a chance to make a difference.

Curious to learn more about us?
We recommend you connect with us on
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for more insights.

The Drax Resourcing team will never use third-party apps to make job offers. The recruitment process with Drax will always include at least one face-to-face interview, either in person or via an online video call, as well as several phone conversations. Drax will never ask you to download apps to enter timesheet details or ask you to purchase your own IT equipment. If you have any concerns during your recruitment process or suspect something isn't right, please contact us via

to verify the application or details of the person you have been speaking to.
*Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside of the band for this role where appropriate, considering the candidate's experience, skills and other relevant factors.

The advertised salary range relates to British Columbia and is provided in accordance with the BC Pay Transparency Act. We recognize however that salaries are often driven by market forces in the local area where a candidate is based and accordingly the salary range may not apply outside of British Columbia.*


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