Position Summary

Job Type

Full time permanent

Department

Tla'amin Lake Contracting

Location: qathet Region, British Columbia

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Wage: $46.26 Union: United Steelworkers 1-1937

Schedule: Monday to Friday 

Job description: 

Tla’amin Lake Contracting LP (TLC) is seeking an experienced Hooktender Operator to join our team in the qathet Region. You will be responsible for the safe operations of grapple yard hook tending. This role requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, understands industrial transport regulations and is a collaborative team player. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Grapple yarding operations including planning and rigging. 
  • Performing daily maintenance of assigned equipment (including checking engine oil, fuel, etc.) 
  • Ensuring equipment has enough fuel to complete the tasks. 
  • Follow all safety procedures and company policies. 
  • Attending safety training and site meetings. 
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization of landing areas and logging sites. 
  • Necessary paperwork and electronic timecards. 

Qualifications: 

  • Valid Class 1 Driver’s License. 
  • Minimum 4 years of logging equipment experience. 
  • Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulations in forestry operations. 
  • Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude. 
  • Reliable, punctual, and committed to full-time, long-term employment. 

As key members of the Tla’amin Lake Contracting LP team, we are looking for motivated individuals who will grow and evolve with us and are looking to develop their skills in this dynamic and challenging environment. 

This is a long-term opportunity that requires candidates with a strong sense of teamwork, efficient time management skills, a safety-focused mindset, and excellent adaptability to varying outdoor elements. 

About the Benefits 

As a valued member of our team, you will be rewarded with: 

  • Extended health, vision, and dental benefits. 
  • Long-term disability and life insurance. 
  • Employer-paid pension plan. 
  • Vacation pay. 
  • The opportunity to work on exciting projects with a tight-knit and safety-oriented team. 

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to tlaaminlake@merakiresources.com 

Join a team that values safety, respect, and professionalism. We look forward to hearing from you!