Experienced Landing Bucker

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd; Woss; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pension and benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd. and Newcastle Timber Ltd. are seeking an Experienced Buckerman to join our crews near Woss and the Sayward area, focusing on log quality control and safe handling around machines.

The role requires precise bucking, measurement, machine coordination, and adherence to WorkSafeBC regulations, with Monday–Friday schedule and home every night. Union wages are offered at $45.65 per hour with full benefits and a local focus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coastal bucking and log measurement.
• Deep understanding of WorkSafeBC Part 26 regulations and machine blind spots.
• Physical fitness to navigate steep terrain in all weather conditions.
• Proficiency in radio protocols to coordinate safely with heavy equipment operators.
• Based in or able to commute to the Woss or Sayward areas.
• Intermediate or Advanced First-Aid is an asset

Responsibilities

• Bucking & quality control: assess tension, compression, and bind, and perform bucking cuts to maximize quality.
• Log measurement: accurately measuring and marking logs to meet sorting specifications.
• Machine coordination: manage safe work zones around loaders and processors, ensuring eye contact and radio confirmation before approaching active machines.
• Hazard assessment: identify overhead hazards, snags, and unstable ground, and work from the high side to avoid rollover hazards.
• Chainsaw excellence: safely operate and maintain professional-grade chainsaws, including chain tensioning and fuel management.

Skills

Bucking & Quality Control

Log Measurement

Machine Coordination

Hazard Assessment

Chainsaw operation

Radio Communication

Job description

Experienced Buckerman – Holbrook Dyson Logging & Newcastle Timber

Location: Woss / Sayward Valley Operations

Pay: $45.65 per hour (Union Wages)

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Home every night)

Precision Log Quality & Ground Support

Holbrook Dyson Logging (HDL) and Newcastle Timber are seeking an Experienced Buckerman to join our crews in the Woss and Sayward areas. As a key member of our ground-based support team, you are responsible for log quality control, accurate measurement, and ensuring safe interaction around mechanized equipment. We are looking for a professional who understands “tension and compression” and takes pride in maximizing the value of every log.

The Role

This position requires high situational awareness and technical proficiency in manual log processing.

• Bucking & Quality Control: Assessing logs for tension, compression, and bind, and performing precise bucking cuts to control log movement and maximize quality.
• Log Measurement: Accurately measuring and marking logs to meet sorting specifications.
• Machine Coordination: Managing safe work zones around loaders and processors. You will be responsible for maintaining “eye contact and radio confirmation” before approaching any active machine.
• Hazard Assessment: Identifying overhead hazards, snags, and unstable ground. You must always work from the “high side” of the log to avoid rollover hazards.
• Chainsaw Excellence: Safely operating and maintaining professional-grade chainsaws, including chain tensioning and fuel management.

The HDL & Newcastle Advantage

• Stay Local: Steady Monday to Friday schedule based in the Woss/Sayward corridor— no camp, home every night.
• Top-Tier Union Package: $45.65/hr plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits.
• Full Protection: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Safety First: We provide a professional culture where your right to refuse unsafe work is respected and supported.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated Competency: Proven experience in coastal bucking and log measurement.
• Safety Rigor: A deep understanding of WorkSafeBC Part 26 regulations and machine blind spots.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to navigate steep, uneven terrain while carrying gear in all weather conditions.
• Communication: Proficiency in radio protocols to coordinate safely with heavy equipment operators.
• Reliability: You are currently based in or able to commute to the Woss or Sayward areas.
• First Aid: Intermediate or Advanced First-Aid is an asset

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd. and Newcastle Timber Ltd. are equal opportunity employers. All drivers must complete mandatory HDL/NTL company orientation and sign-off prior to beginning work.

Note: By applying for this position, you acknowledge your commitment to adopting all WorkSafeBC regulations and the HDL/NTL Safe Work Procedures.