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 benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.

The Opportunity We are currently looking to hire a Heavy Equipment Operator for our manufacturing facilities in Mitsue Industrial Park.

Job duties include: Proficiently operating mobile equipment such as button top loaders, wheel loaders, forklifts, rock trucks, and portal cranes in a safe and appropriate manner Complies with workplace safety policies, operating procedures,



and regulations Cleans and performs routine maintenance on equipment as required Working Conditions: Exposed to vehicular traffic, noise, vibration, moving machinery, weather extremes, slipping and tripping hazards Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment is frequently required Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions Must Haves: Valid class 5 driver's license required Two (2) years experience running equipment, preferably larger forklifts and loaders or heavy equipment A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player Proficient written and verbal communication skills Excellent situational awareness Ability to manage time and plan ahead to constructively manage workflow in a high paced production workplace Mill/forestry experience is an asset, but not required Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Candidates 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.

📌 Heavy Equipment Operator (Great Slave Lake)
🏢 Vanderwell
📍 Great Slave Lake