Lumber Grader
Mill Operations 
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Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders inspect and grade lumber, shingles, veneer, waferboard and similar wood products to identify defects, ensure conformance to company specifications and classify products according to industry standards. They are employed by sawmills, planing mills, wood treatment plants, waferboard plants and other wood processing companies.
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This job is right for you if...
- You want to live an oversized life in one of Canada’s beautiful forest communities
- A sense of community is important to you
- You like variety and learning new things
- You want to make a difference working in a green job
- You like mechanical problems
- You are a team player
- You want to be able to get out from behind your desk
Mill Operations Jobs Available
 | Reliability Support Team Member Grande Prairie, Alberta |
| Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor Kenora, Ontario |
| Maintenance Planner/Scheduler Edson, Alberta |
Communities
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| HIGH LEVEL, ALBERTA |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, ALBERTA |
| FORT ST-JAMES, BRITISH COLUMBIA |
Education And Training
Lumber graders require a lumber grader’s licence issued by a provincial lumber association. Completion of secondary school is usually required. On-the-job training and up to two weeks of classroom training are provided for lumber graders. Previous experience as a sawmill machine operator, other wood processing operator or as a labourer in wood processing is usually required for graders and inspectors in this unit group.
| Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon |
| Selkirk College |
| Vancouver Island University |
NOTE
The requirements listed are generally required qualifications for this Career Type. The qualifications may vary based on the employer and/or the geographic location of that job.
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