Vanderwell is a family-owned company operating in Alberta’s Slave Lake region. We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built in over 75 years of manufacturing high-quality wood products for wholesale customers. Key to our business is our replanting program, ensuring our forests exist for future generations. In 2022, we will achieve a record of 100 million trees planted since 1994. Our success is credited to the people who work at Vanderwell. As a company, we believe that our values, starting with safety, are what guide all our actions. Making a real difference in the lives of the people who work at Vanderwell and making a positive impact in the surrounding communities is at the core of what we do. We manufacture dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers. We’re a major employer in the Slave Lake region; more than 150 employees work at Vanderwell in many different areas and positions -- mill production, sales and shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, as well as administration. Contract and part-time employees also work at Vanderwell in maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.
On-site · Slave Lake
Operate Taylor and CAT forklifts to move rough and dried lumber between sawmill outfeeds, kiln carts, and yard stockpiles. Perform routine equipment maintenance and adhere to company safety and inspection programs.
On-site · Slave Lake
Supervise multi-trade employees to ensure high maintenance uptime and safe operation of sawmill equipment. Conduct daily inspections, coordinate repairs, and investigate incidents to improve equipment reliability and safety.
On-site · Slave Lake
The Sawmill Head Saw Filer is responsible for the precise sharpening, shaping, and tensioning of various saws and knives to ensure high-quality lumber production. They diagnose sawing defects, maintain precision filing machinery, and lead safety practices for the filing team.
On-site · Slave Lake
Responsible for maintaining sawmill equipment, including changing saws, lubricating machinery, and calibrating trim saws. The role involves identifying equipment problems from operator reports and performing necessary repairs to ensure operational efficiency.
On-site · Slave Lake
The coordinator performs daily quality control checks across sawmill and planer mill stations to ensure correct grading and packaging. They collaborate with management, Comact, and AFPA inspectors to maintain high product standards and monitor kiln schedules.
On-site · Slave Lake
The technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining heavy mobile equipment and operating service trucks across various yard locations. Duties also include managing parts inventory and completing essential maintenance and safety documentation.
On-site · Slave Lake
Operate various machine centers in the sawmill, planer mill, and pellet plant while monitoring conveyors and product quality. Maintain a clean and safe work environment by removing debris and performing basic equipment maintenance.
