Operations
Spend your days operating equipment that is larger than life. In the forest or in a mill, these people are key to keep our industry moving forward.
View latest job postingsCrane Operator
What you need
Either a registered apprenticeship, journeyperson certification or recognized trade certificate.
Where
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Salary Range
Average: $31.15 to $41.61 an hour.Harvesting Operator
What you need
No formal education required.
Where
Training available at Northern Lakes College, Olds College and Woodland Operations Learning Foundation.
Salary Range
$24.19 to $29.91 an hour.Mill Manager
What you need
No standard educational requirement but a related degree or diploma in business and engineering is recommended.
Where
Athabasca University, Grande Prairie Regional College, Lethbridge College, Medicine Hat College, Mount Royal University, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Red Deer College, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge.
Salary Range
$36.68 to $55.87 an hour.Pilot
What you need
Pilot’s Licence.
Where
Aviation schools are available throughout the province.
Salary Range
$19.25 to $45.90 an hour.Production Labourer
Where
No formal education required.
Salary Range
$20.38 to $26.21 an hour.Truck Driver
What you need
Class 1 Licence and satisfy pertinent medical requirements.
Where
Truck driving schools are available throughout Alberta.