Vanderwell is a family-owned company operating in Alberta’s Slave Lake region. We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built in over 75 years of manufacturing high-quality wood products for wholesale customers. Key to our business is our replanting program, ensuring our forests exist for future generations. In 2022, we will achieve a record of 100 million trees planted since 1994. Our success is credited to the people who work at Vanderwell. As a company, we believe that our values, starting with safety, are what guide all our actions. Making a real difference in the lives of the people who work at Vanderwell and making a positive impact in the surrounding communities is at the core of what we do. We manufacture dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers. We’re a major employer in the Slave Lake region; more than 150 employees work at Vanderwell in many different areas and positions -- mill production, sales and shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, as well as administration. Contract and part-time employees also work at Vanderwell in maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.
On-site · Slave Lake
Responsible for maintaining sawmill equipment, including changing saws, lubricating machinery, and calibrating trim saws. The role involves identifying equipment problems from operator reports and performing necessary repairs to ensure operational efficiency.
On-site · Slave Lake
The technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining heavy mobile equipment and operating service trucks across various yard locations. Duties also include managing parts inventory and completing essential maintenance and safety documentation.