Chaser – Newcastle Timber

Location: Sayward Valley, BC

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Home every night)

Pay: $38.67/hr – Union Wages

Keep the Landing Moving Newcastle Timber is looking for a reliable Chaser to join our grapple yarding crew in the Sayward Valley. You’ll be the “eyes and ears” on the landing, working in sync with our Yarder Operator and Hooktender to keep production flowing safely. If you’re a hard worker who knows their way around a landing and takes safety seriously, we’ve got a spot for you.

The Role

This is a fast-paced position that requires constant communication and a proactive attitude. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing the Landing: Safely unhooking logs from the grapple and ensuring the landing stays clear for the loader.
• Branding & Quality: Correctly branding logs and bucking to spec when required.
• Maintenance & Support: Helping the crew with rigging changes, fueling, and keeping the equipment in top shape.
• Safety Coordination: Using radio communication to coordinate with the operator and ensuring the work area is secure.

What We’re Offering

• Top-Tier Union Package: $38.67/hour plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits.
• Full Protection: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death coverage.
• Financial Security: Union pension plan, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability.
• Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, vision, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) to support you and your family.
• Professional Environment: Work for a respected, SAFE Certified company that invests in its equipment and its people.
• Great Schedule: Monday to Friday. No camp life—stay local and get home every night.
• Career Growth: We take pride in training our crew. This is a great place to develop your skills in the logging industry.

What You Bring

• Experience: Previous experience on a logging landing or as a Chokerman is a major asset.
• Physical Fitness: You’re capable of handling a chainsaw and moving through a busy landing in all weather conditions.
• Communication: Clear radio skills and a team-first attitude.
• Safety First: You don’t take shortcuts. Intermediate or Advanced First Aid is a huge plus.
• Reliability: You live in or can reliably commute to the Sayward Valley.