Indigenous Career Opportunity - Junior Sawmill Worker at Grizzlytrek Group – Sundre, Alberta
About This Position
Junior Sawmill Worker
Location: Sundre, AB
Position Type: Full-time
Wage/Salary Range: $25 per hour
Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday, daytime shifts
Hours Per Day: 8–10 hours per day
Company Overview:
GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success for them and our business partners. We work across Canada and industries including mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we particularly emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.
Job Overview:
GrizzlyTrek is currently seeking one Junior Sawmill Worker to join our valued client’s team in Grande Prairie, AB. This is a full-time position, ideally suited to an individual committed to excellence and safety. The successful candidate will begin as a yard labourer with clear opportunities to progress into more senior roles within the sawmill operation.
Responsibilities:
Perform general yard labour duties including material handling, cleanup, and assisting equipment operators.
Support sawmill operations by ensuring proper flow of materials and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Follow all safety protocols and participate in regular safety meetings.
Assist senior sawmill personnel as required to support production activities.
Qualifications:
Ability to perform physical labour, including lifting, bending, and working in outdoor conditions.
Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail.
Willingness to learn and grow within the sawmill environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent heavy labour experience.
Familiarity with basic hand tools or equipment operation.
Work Environment:
Outdoor and indoor industrial environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
Personal protective equipment required and provided as per site standards.
Benefits:
Competitive hourly wage of $25 per hour.
Opportunities for advancement into senior sawmill positions.
Supportive team environment with ongoing training and skill development.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
We offer a robust benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, including:
Life insurance: $100,000 for the employee
AD&D insurance: Matching life insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
Dependent life insurance: $10,000 for spouse, $5,000 per child
Extended health care: Drug, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing, and more
Paramedical services: Annual coverage for services like chiro, physio, massage, and mental health
Vision care: Glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
Dental care: 80% basic/comp services ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
Travel insurance: Up to $5,000,000 per incident for trips up to 90 days
Call to Action:
Apply now to join GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. and take part in meaningful work that creates lasting impact.
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