Hooktender – Newcastle Timber (Sayward, BC) We’re looking for an experienced Hooktender to lead a rigging crew at our Northern Vancouver Island operations. This isn’t a job for someone looking to learn the ropes—we need someone with solid experience who knows how to lay out a high-lead side, move the block, and keep wood hitting the landing safely. At Newcastle, we’re a tight-knit crew. We keep our gear in good shape, and we don’t cut corners on safety.

Pay: $46.93 per hour Schedule:Monday – Friday The Day-to-Day You’ll be the “quarterback” of the side. Your main focus is production and safety. You’ll be:

- Planning and supervising the rigging of high-lead and grapple systems.
- Managing the crew (Chokermen/Rigging Slingers) to keep the flow moving.
- Handling the heavy lifting—dismantling, moving, and resetting equipment in typical North Island terrain.
- Working closely with the Yarder Operator to ensure turns are clean and efficient. What We’re Looking For - Proven Experience: You’ve spent at least a year (ideally more) as a Hooktender. You know the difference between a good road and a bad one.
- Lead by Example: You’re someone the crew respects because you work as hard as they do.
- Physical Grit: This is rugged coastal ground. You need to be fit enough to handle the brush and the steel.
- Reliability:



You live in or can reliably commute to the Sayward Valley.
- Communication:Transparent, professional radio skills and leadership ability.
- Paperwork:A valid Driver’s License and a clean Driver’s Abstract.
- Safety Mindset:SAFE Certification standards are our baseline.Intermediate or Advanced First Aidis an asset. What’s In It For You?
- Top-Tier Union Package: $46.93 /hour plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits.
- Full Protection: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death coverage.
- Financial Security: Union pension plan, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability.
- Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, vision, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) to support you and your family.
- Professional Environment: Work for a respected, SAFE Certified company that invests in its equipment and its people.
- Great Schedule: Monday to Friday. No camp life—stay local and get home every night.
- Career Growth: We take pride in training our crew. This is a great place to develop your skills in the logging industry.

Holbrook Dyson Logging

Ltd. and Newcastle Timber Ltd. are equal opportunity employers. All drivers must complete mandatory HDL/NTL company orientation and sign-off prior to beginning work.

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