Saw Filer

Downie Timber Ltd & Selkirk Cedar; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Competitive pay

Diverse work opportunities

Job summary

Downie Timber Ltd. & Selkirk Cedar is seeking a Saw Filer to join the maintenance team in Revelstoke, BC. Reporting to the Head Filer, you will perform saw filing tasks with safe, quality workmanship and support maintenance programs.

Responsibilities include sharpening and maintaining various saws, ensuring tools are ready, and adhering to WorkSafeBC safety standards. The role requires independent work and teamwork, flexibility in shifts, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will be a 2nd or 3rd year Benchman.
• Excellent safety and attendance record and strong work ethic.
• Knowledge and experience in sawmill and planer operations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills.
• Knowledge of Babbitted guides IMF guide dressers.
• Physical demands require lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be flexible in scheduling with ability to work various shifts.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Sharpen, solder/weld tips, tension, and dispose of saws.
• Cast babbitt for saw guides, maintain certain saw unit functions, and change out dull or damaged saws when required.
• Knowledge of functionality, maintenance, and alignment with circular cut off saws and various saw types.
• Maintain mill saws per safety standards and ensure availability of sharp saws.
• Understand preventative maintenance processes for saw shop and mill machinery.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Correct use of PPE and report equipment malfunctions.
• Identify and report safety hazards to management.
• Follow Safe Work Procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Benchman trainee

Safety awareness

Sawmill operations

Teamwork

Babbitted guides

Physical stamina

Job description

Downie Timber & Selkirk Cedar | DTLOPS
1621 Mill Street
Revelstoke, BC V0E2S0, CAN

Description

Downie Timber Ltd., part of the Gorman Group of Companies, is a forest harvesting and lumber manufacturing company located in Revelstoke, British Columbia.

Revelstoke BC, an attractive, historic mountain community located along the TransCanada highway halfway between Calgary AB and Vancouver BC. adjacent to 2 national parks and is known for its world class skiing. This resource-rich area is also well known for its year-round outdoor recreation activities, and quality schools.

We are currently accepting applications for a Saw Filer to join our maintenance team. Reporting to the Head Filer, you will be required to safely perform quality work within the scope of the saw filing trade.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sharpen, solder/weld tips, tension, and dispose of saws. Cast babbitt for saw guides, maintain certain saw unit functions, and change out dull or damaged saws when required.
• Knowledge of functionality, maintenance, and alignment associated with a Circular cut off saw, 5ft, 6ft & 8ft Band Saw (vertical & horizontal), Trim Saw, Gang Saws and Edgers.
• Maintain the mill’s saws in accordance with WorkSafeBC safety standards and ensure that the mills have enough sharp saws to cut with
• Understanding of the preventative maintenance processes related to saw shop and sawmill machinery.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• To report equipment malfunctions to management
• Identify, protect, and report safety hazards to management or a member of the safety committee.
• Follow all Safe Work Procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Filer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred candidates will be a 2 nd or 3 rd year Benchman.
• Excellent safety and attendance record and strong work ethic.
• Knowledge and experience in sawmill and planer operations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills.
• Knowledge of Babbitted guides IMW guide dressers.
• Physical demands require lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Must be flexible in scheduling with ability to work various shifts as required.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Rate of Pay:

$51.245 per hour

ABOUT US:

The Gorman Group of Companies is family owned and proudly made up of Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd., Canoe Forest Products, Oroville Reman and Reload, Downie Timber, Selkirk Cedar, and Lumby Pole Divisions. For over 75 years, we have been known for creating The Finest Boards and other specialty wood products. Perhaps even more, we are known for working together.

The Gorman Group is more than just a group of companies…we are a family! We value the family roots that connect us and the employees that work for us. We believe our employees are fundamental to our success as we strive to become the employer of choice through our strong family values, culture, community involvement, innovation, and constant drive for excellence.

The Gorman Group is committed to the well-being of future generations and is fully committed to responsible and sustainable forest management of the lands where our operations are conducted. Our commitment to the environment encompasses the highest levels of stewardship and welcomes accountability.

WE OFFER:

• Family supporting jobs and a safe place to build your career
• Competitive pay and exceptional benefits
• Pension plan
• Diverse work opportunities
• An open and innovative culture
• A progressive and dynamic work environment

We are more than a company…we are a community! We believe this community begins at work and with YOU!

If you possess the skills and qualifications required for this challenging position, Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2026.

The Gorman Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce in a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.