Labourer - Six Month Temporary
Hourly Wage: $32.30
Location: Armstrong, BC
Ready to be at the heart of a zero-carbon energy future?
As a Labourer at Drax, you will support the efficient operation of our pellet production systems by performing a variety of construction, repair, installation, and maintenance activities. Your role is crucial in ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance while contributing to continuous improvement and quality control initiatives.
Why join Drax?
At Drax, we’re not just generating power; we’re transforming it. We’re a diverse and committed team, working together to create a brighter, more sustainable future. When you join us, you’ll find:
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A Clear Purpose: Be part of a company at the forefront of sustainable energy, making a real difference for the planet and our communities.
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Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our people.
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Comprehensive Benefits: From day one, you’ll receive competitive wages, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and an RRSP matching plan to support your financial goals. You’ll also participate in a company bonus plan that rewards overall Drax performance and safety.
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A Supportive Team: Work in an environment where continuous learning is encouraged, and your contributions are valued. We’re a ‘can-do’ kind of place, empowering you to make informed decisions and do the right thing.
Your Day-to-Day as a Labourer. You’ll be:
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Responsible for performing a variety of construction, repair, installation, and maintenance activities that support Drax’s pellet production systems.
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Operate various equipment and tools related to maintenance and rail activities.
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Maintain the highest safety standards, ensuring compliance with all applicable government regulations and corporate policies.
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Perform cleaning tasks according to daily, weekly, or monthly schedules, or as assigned by the Plant Manager or their designate.
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Assist in the safe and efficient loading of rail cars.
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Help with loading pellets and complete the necessary administrative tasks for shipping pelletized products.
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Participate in continuous improvement and quality control initiatives.
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Operate mobile equipment as assigned.
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Report any safety incidents or infractions.
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Assist maintenance staff or complete basic maintenance tasks when the plant is down, either independently or under the guidance of maintenance personnel.
What you’ll bring:
To excel in this vital role, you’ll need:
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Experience in the heavy equipment industry.
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High school diploma or equivalent?
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Experience operating mobile equipment safely and efficiently
How we act at Drax:
Our culture is built on a few core beliefs that guide everything we do:
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We care about what matters: We support each other to achieve important goals.
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We’re a can-do kind of place: We’re empowered to make informed decisions and do what’s right.
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We see things differently: We share insights, search for new ideas, and innovate.
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We listen carefully: We ensure everyone feels heard and valued.
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We do what we say we’ll do: We are proactive, committed, and reliable.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today to help Drax discover the talented individuals we need to drive this change. A career at Drax is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a difference.
Curious to learn more about us? We recommend you connect with us on LinkedIn for more insights.
The Drax Resourcing team will never use third-party apps to make job offers. The recruitment process with Drax will always include at least one face-to-face interview, either in person or via an online video call, as well as several phone conversations. Drax will never ask you to download apps to enter timesheet details or ask you to purchase your own IT equipment. If you have any concerns during your recruitment process or suspect something isn’t right, please contact us via
[email protected] to verify the application or details of the person you have been speaking to.
Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside the band for this role where appropriate, taking into account the candidate’s experience, skills and other relevant factors.
The advertised salary range relates to British Columbia and is provided in accordance with the BC Pay Transparency Act. We recognize, however, that salaries are often driven by market forces in the local area where a candidate is based, and accordingly, the salary range may not apply outside of British Columbia.
