Certified HD Mechanic

Canfor Corp.; Elko; On-site; CAD 56,956 - 81,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid group benefits

Paid leave

Retirement & savings options

Health & well-being programs

Job summary

Canfor is seeking a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic for their Elko, BC sawmill. You will play a key role in maintaining heavy equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operations. The position is full-time and requires a Red Seal certification in heavy duty equipment, along with a strong commitment to safety and troubleshooting.

This role offers an hourly rate of $50.115 along with a comprehensive rewards package including benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with heavy-duty mobile equipment maintenance.
• Strong commitment to safety and following procedures.
• Valid driver's license and physical ability for the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair heavy-duty mobile equipment.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify mechanical issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance to support equipment reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of diesel engines

Hydraulics knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification

Interprovincial/Provincial Certificate of Qualification

Tools

Computerized diagnostic tools

Job description

Working as a Heavy Duty Mechanic at our Elko, BC sawmill, you’ll play a key role in keeping our mobile and heavy equipment operating safely and reliably. From preventative maintenance and diagnostics to complex repairs, you’ll use your technical expertise to support uptime, equipment reliability, and safe mill operations. If you’re a certified tradesperson who enjoys troubleshooting, working with heavy equipment, and being part of a hands‑on maintenance team, this opportunity could be a great fit.

This is a full‑time, permanent position based in Elko, BC. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

What you will do as a Heavy Duty Mechanic:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair heavy‑duty mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use diagnostic tools, manuals, and technical knowledge to identify mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues and determine appropriate repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and component replacements to support equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Follow all company safety standards, regulatory requirements, lockout procedures, and safe work practices while working in an industrial environment.
• Complete work orders, maintenance records, parts requests, and related documentation accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring equipment issues and recommending practical reliability improvements.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance and operations to keep the sawmill running safely and efficiently.

For this role, come equipped with:

• Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification or an Interprovincial/Provincial Certificate of Qualification; equivalent Canadian trade certification may be considered.
• Previous experience maintaining and repairing heavy‑duty mobile equipment in an industrial, forestry, mining, construction, transportation, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with practical knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, drivetrains, electrical systems, and computerized diagnostic tools.
• A strong commitment to safety, including the ability to follow lockout procedures, safe work practices, and regulatory requirements in a mill environment.
• A valid driver’s licence, the physical ability to perform the full scope of the role, and the flexibility to support overtime or shift coverage when required.
• Experience in a sawmill, lumber manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment is considered an asset.

If you’re ready to put your skills to work in a safety‑focused, team‑oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The hourly rate for this position is: $50.115

Please Note:

In addition to wage, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features cash and non‑cash programs such as employer paid group benefits, paid leave, retirement & saving options and health & well‑being. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and acknowledged.