Top Benefits
About the role
THE OPPORTUNITY
La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (LKSM), is hiring for a fully qualifiedBoom Boat Operatorto join ourKelsey’s Bay Dryland Sortteam in**Sayward, BC.**This position offers the chance to contribute to a progressive organization committed to responsible forest management, with strong values in safety and sustainability.
What We Offer:
- United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of**$37.46**
- Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union
- Pension plan provided through the union
- A safe work environment
**Shifts:**This position is currently on a 6x3 shift, 6 days on and 3 days off, 8.6 hours per day.
This role is considered safety sensitive; all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Fully qualified in all aspects of the job with minimum 2 years of experience in BC Coastal Logging;
- Preference may be given to the applicant holding a valid Advanced First Certificate.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
- Experience in stowing bundles, swifter, running auger, building stiff legs and standing booms/ building sets is desirable;
- Excellent safety record and strong work ethic.
YOUR CAREER
At LKSM, people are the foundation of success. Team members are offered dynamic career opportunities and the chance to collaborate with respected professionals across the forestry industry, all while pursuing individual growth and professional development. LKSM provides competitive total rewards—including compensation, benefits, and recognition—as well as diverse on-the-job training and continuing education, ensuring everyone has the support and skills to thrive.
LA-KWA SA MUQW OVERVIEW
La-kwa sa muqw Forestry LP (LKSM) is an innovative forestry partnership jointly owned by Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations, and Western Forest Products Inc. LKSM is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities, and meaningful participation of Indigenous communities in British Columbia’s forestry sector. The name for the Partnership, La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (pronounced la-KWAH-sa-mook) means ‘the wood of four’ in the Kwak̓wala language.
The operations of the Partnership cover approximately 157,000 hectares of forest land in the traditional territories of the Nations near the communities of Campbell River and Sayward on eastern Vancouver Island. The Partnership manages an allowable annual cut of 904,540 cubic metres of timber and includes a long-term fibre agreement to support Western’s British Columbia coastal manufacturing operations.
The partnership maintains industry-leading safety standards and is proudly certified under the CAN/CSA Z809-16 Sustainable Forest Management Standard.
About Western Forest Products
Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests.
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.
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Top Benefits
About the role
THE OPPORTUNITY
La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (LKSM), is hiring for a fully qualifiedBoom Boat Operatorto join ourKelsey’s Bay Dryland Sortteam in**Sayward, BC.**This position offers the chance to contribute to a progressive organization committed to responsible forest management, with strong values in safety and sustainability.
What We Offer:
- United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of**$37.46**
- Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union
- Pension plan provided through the union
- A safe work environment
**Shifts:**This position is currently on a 6x3 shift, 6 days on and 3 days off, 8.6 hours per day.
This role is considered safety sensitive; all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Fully qualified in all aspects of the job with minimum 2 years of experience in BC Coastal Logging;
- Preference may be given to the applicant holding a valid Advanced First Certificate.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
- Experience in stowing bundles, swifter, running auger, building stiff legs and standing booms/ building sets is desirable;
- Excellent safety record and strong work ethic.
YOUR CAREER
At LKSM, people are the foundation of success. Team members are offered dynamic career opportunities and the chance to collaborate with respected professionals across the forestry industry, all while pursuing individual growth and professional development. LKSM provides competitive total rewards—including compensation, benefits, and recognition—as well as diverse on-the-job training and continuing education, ensuring everyone has the support and skills to thrive.
LA-KWA SA MUQW OVERVIEW
La-kwa sa muqw Forestry LP (LKSM) is an innovative forestry partnership jointly owned by Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations, and Western Forest Products Inc. LKSM is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities, and meaningful participation of Indigenous communities in British Columbia’s forestry sector. The name for the Partnership, La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (pronounced la-KWAH-sa-mook) means ‘the wood of four’ in the Kwak̓wala language.
The operations of the Partnership cover approximately 157,000 hectares of forest land in the traditional territories of the Nations near the communities of Campbell River and Sayward on eastern Vancouver Island. The Partnership manages an allowable annual cut of 904,540 cubic metres of timber and includes a long-term fibre agreement to support Western’s British Columbia coastal manufacturing operations.
The partnership maintains industry-leading safety standards and is proudly certified under the CAN/CSA Z809-16 Sustainable Forest Management Standard.
About Western Forest Products
Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests.
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.