Who We Are:

HALO SAWMILL, a highly respected coastal sawmill located along the Fraser River in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, is actively seeking an experienced, highly motivated Full-Time Lumber Grader. Halo Sawmill is owned by the Delta Forestry Group, a privately held group of companies with a long history of consistent operations on the BC Coast. Operated by Delta Forestry Group since 1999, Halo Sawmill places a large emphasis on quality, value, development, and stability for its customers and employees. We have a highly skilled long-term workforce that produces high-value products while achieving maximum product recovery and are always looking for recent additions to our Delta team.

Job Summary:

Your core responsibility will be grading lumber, including the following:

- Follow written and oral instructions
- Grade and label wood products according to quality standards
- Measure lumber to ensure specified thickness, length and width
- Examine lumber visually for knots, holes, splits and other defects
- Measure wood products to ensure conformance to specifications
- Mark defects to be repaired
- Sort lumber for further drying, trimming or remanufacturing
- Maintain and complete inspection and grading reports

Qualifications:

- Education: Completed Lumber Grader Certificate
- Experience:



Preference given to those with minimum 2 years grading experience.
- Physical: Ability to lift heavy objects, work in a physically demanding environment, work outdoors, and perform tasks that require manual dexterity and coordination.
- Safety-Focused: Strong commitment to maintaining a protected working environment and adhering to safety protocols.
- Team Player: Ability to work well with other in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Additional Requirements:

- Ability to work rotating shifts, (Day/Afternoon/Graveyard) as required
- Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization capability
- Must be eligible to work in Canada and posses strong English (oral, reading and written)
- Employ a team-first, proactive and positive attitude.
- Must have own vehicle – no public transportation close to jobsite
- Must have steel toed safety boots

_ We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Pay: $35.00-$36.65 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Experience:

- grading: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Lumber Grading Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Lumber Grader (Certification Required) (Pitt Meadows)
🏢 HALO SAWMILL
📍 Pitt Meadows