Who We Are

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.

We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 160 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities

What We Offer

Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Heavy Duty Technician for our manufacturing facilities in Slave Lake, Alberta. 

Job duties include:

• Repairs and maintains mobile equipment
• Operates mobile equipment for testing and transportation purposes
• Operates a service truck at various yard locations as required
• Organizes parts and maintains inventory levels
• Completes required paperwork including work orders, maintenance records, and safety documents
• Cleans work areas 

Working Conditions:

• Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, slipping/tripping hazards and working at heights
• Excellent shop conditions with occasional outdoor, emergency breakdowns
• Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment is frequently required
• Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions

Must Haves:

• A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player
• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certificate
• Experience repairing and maintaining heavy mobile equipment: Caterpillar, Taylor, etc.
• 5+ years of related experience
• Class 5 Driver’s licence
• Desire to work overtime as needed
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills

If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.