West Fraser is one of the leading integrated forest products companies in North America. The Company produces lumber, wood chips, fibreboard, plywood, pulp, linerboard, kraft paper and newsprint at its mills throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and the southern United States.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Maintenance - Work with senior maintenance employees on the root cause failure analysis, following an equipment failure or malfunction

Project Work - Work with various staff members to determine the nature of the problem, possible solutions, associated costs and benefits, and establish timelines.

Technical Troubleshooting – Work with the technical department to troubleshoot process problems, review history data, identify trends or significant events, develop actions plans, conduct trials, collect and analyze data, make recommendations and document findings

All positions are expected to participate in safety, production, maintenance and engineering programs as required.

Employment will range from 4 -12 months in length

QUALIFICATIONS:

First, second, third or fourth year engineering faculty co-op student – Prior co-op experience an asset – Must be available for the first week of January 2012 – Must have a valid drivers license – Must have strong communication skills; both written and verbal.

We have several locations including Quesnel, BC, Hinton, AB and Slave Lake, AB. Our BC locations are ideal for the outdoor enthusiast, with abundant lakes, rivers and nearby mountains to support activities such as hiking, camping, mountain biking and canoeing. Our Hinton location is set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies. Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATV’s. Slave Lake, AB is a vibrant progressive community with incredible lakes, campgrounds and marinas. Hiking, bird watching and world-class lake fishing are just a few of the many outdoor adventures that the town has to offer.

To explore these exciting opportunities with us, submit your resume in confidence to West Fraser by fax 604-682-4182 or e-mail to sarah.manson@westfraser.com by October 31, 2011.

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