Job Description Scaler Req Id: 12898 Job Location: Dawson Creek Posting Start Date: 11/2/26 Work Environment: Onsite Job Description:

Job Purpose

To maintain the quality control of incoming logs, control the log yard and related inventory. To ensure compliance of appropriate rules and regulations by truck drivers delivering logs to LP facilities.

We’d love to meet you if… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

- Ensure accurate weighing of log trucks as they arrive and as they leave.
- Scale the logs in the samples
- Ensure compliance with appropriate rules and regulations, ensuring drivers have appropriate licenses and certificates.
- Inspect incoming logs to ensure compliance with the government and LP log quality standards; coordinate with Forest Resources when standards are not met.
- Use and run the scaling software
- Participate to the log yard inventory
- Coordinate work with off-loaders and truck drivers to ensure accurate inventory records are maintained.
- Maintain log yard in an organized manner to ensure optimum inventory capacity
- Supervise the slashing of the logs to optimize the yield
- Prepare daily and weekly reports.
- Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
- Perform other duties as necessary.

What do I need to be successful?

- Ability to supervise technical staff and implement research and monitoring field programs




- Familiarity with provincial and federal legislation and guidelines pertaining to forest management, the conservation of biodiversity and endangered species
- An understanding of forest industry business applications and the ability to develop annual budgets and track them
- Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
- Ability to work well with internal and external customers and project a professional image
- Ability to exercise independent judgment along with problem solving skills on a regular basis
- Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures accurately.
- Attention to detail, high level of accuracy and function effectively as a team member. Provide leadership. Must be able to meet deadlines and function effectively under heavy workload

Education

- High school diploma required.
- Possession of appropriate Scaler's license/certificate required.
- Current, valid driver's license.

Work Environment

At LP, innovation isn’t just about building materials—it’s about building up our people. We prioritize your well-being, champion community impact, and strengthen connections that make everyone’s purpose feel seen, heard, and respected.



We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers through mentorship, training, and support. Better people make a better LP.

CAREERS

- Continued education assistance
- Professional development resources
- Transparent career pathing and leadership advancement opportunities

CONNECTIONS

- A strong commitment to inclusion and belonging
- Recognition and rewards through our internal appreciation programs
- Support for work-life balance through flexible schedules, generous paid leave, and a hybrid work environment for corporate team members

WELL-BEING

- An award-winning safety program
- Competitive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement plan matching, profit sharing, and bonus opportunities at all levels

PURPOSE

- Group volunteer opportunities
- Financial support for local charities and educational institutions
- Fostering future talent through school partnerships, career fairs, and community engagement initiatives

Ready to be part of something bigger? Join us in building what truly matters.

ABOUT LP

We are a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America.

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