Who We Are

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company that has been 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 advantages plan, as well as optional RSP plans.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Heavy Duty Technician for our manufacturing facilities in Mitsue Industrial Park. 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, Liebherr etc.)
- 5+ years of related experience
- A valid class 5 driver's license and reliable transportation to Mitsue Industrial Park
- Desire to work overtime as needed
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Available Shift Schedules

- Dayshift, 7 days on and 7 days off; with camp rooms are available for non-local candidates
- 44 hours Monday to Friday, Dayshift

📌 Heavy Duty Mechanic – Mobile Equipment - 7/7 Schedule (Slave Lake)
🏢 Vanderwell
📍 Slave Lake