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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

Application deadline: 2024-02-15
Expected start date: 2024-02-19