Who We Are Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have a 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 150 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 mill production, maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.

What We Offer Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a valuable standard of living.

We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.

The Opportunity Job Duties

We are currently looking to hire a Sawmill Shift Supervisor for our manufacturing facilities in Mitsue Industrial Park.

Job duties include: Supervising employees in a multi-trade environment to provide a high level of maintenance and uptime in all areas of the sawmill

Ensuring that assigned work is completed in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring proper job and safety procedures are followed

Conducting daily mill inspections to monitor the condition of mill equipment / machinery and coordinates repairs and/or replacement of parts with the maintenance team

Making recommendations to improve equipment reliability and cost saving measures





Investigating any accidents or incidents involving plant equipment and makes recommendations for equipment and/or procedure redesign to prevent future accidents and/or incidents

Assisting in major equipment overhauls and maintenance shutdowns

Addressing scheduling issues and conflicts; completes employee time sheets for proper pay

Performing other duties as assigned by the Production Manager

Works Monday - Thursday, rotating days and nights Working Conditions Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, splinters, slipping and tripping hazards

Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment may be required

Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions Must Have A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player

Grade 12 or equivalent

Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the lumber industry; 3 years’ experience in sawmills

Minimum of 5 years' of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment A mechanical aptitude; millwright experience is an asset

Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office

Experience managing crews efficiently Candidates 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.

📌 Sawmill Production Supervisor (Great Slave Lake)
🏢 Vanderwell
📍 Great Slave Lake