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 good standard of living.

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

The Opportunity Job Duties

We are currently looking to hire a Quality Control Coordinator for our manufacturing facilities in Mitsue Industrial Park.

Job duties include: Conducts daily Quality Control checks of all Sawmill and Planer mill stations

Conducts package inspections to determine efficiency of Gradex

Monitors and makes necessary adjustments to ensure wood is being correctly graded, sorted, and packaged throughout the production process





Keeps management informed of product quality or potential issues

Works closely with Comact to ensure Gradex performs to the highest standard

Works closely with AFPA grading inspector to ensure quality checks are successful and accurate

Maintains the HT Manual with changes noted, plus monitoring dry kiln schedules 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 A Bachelor of Science in Wood Product Processing or equivalent work experience Minimum of 2 years of experience in the lumber processing industry

Sound mechanical knowledge and attention to detail Current AFPA grading certificate is an asset, but not a requirement

Candidates MUST either live in the local community or be willing to relocate 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 Quality Control Coordinator (Great Slave Lake)
🏢 Vanderwell
📍 Great Slave Lake