95103 - Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing

Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing are in high demand throughout Canada’s Manufacturing and Utilities sector. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Labourers in Wood, Pulp, and Paper Processing that can range from $28,900 to $61,700 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including pulp and paper, and paper converting companies, sawmills, planing mills, wood treatment plants, wafer board plants, and other wood processing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Labourers in Wood, Pulp, and Paper Processing in Canada.  

Labourers in Wood, Pulp, and Paper Processing in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Beater operator helper - pulp and paper
• Chip bin attendant - wood processing
• Conveyor cleaner - pulp and paper
• Green wood chainman/woman - wood processing
• Grinder feeder - pulp and paper
• Labourer - pulp and paper
• Labourer - wood processing
• Lumber straightener - wood processing
• Plywood dryer feeder
• Sheeter helper - pulp and paper
• Utility man/woman - pulp and paper

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Feed logs onto the conveyor and into the hopper of the grinding machine and align logs manually, using a crowbar, picaroon, or other tools and equipment.
• Load wood chips, pulpwood, sulphur, and other processing materials onto conveyors or processing tanks, remove the recyclable paper and pulp from pulp and papermaking machines, and transport recyclable paper and pulp to plant processing machines and equipment using a forklift or other powered equipment.
• Sort, pile, and transport lumber, veneer sheets, panelboards, and similar wood products during various stages of wood processing, manually or with powered equipment.
• Remove scrap lumber and wood chips for reprocessing using a forklift or other powered equipment.
• Feed conveyors, saws, drying machines, and other equipment to process lumber, shingles, veneer, plywood, and similar wood products.
• Clean wood processing machines and equipment and work areas using shovels, hoses, and other tools.
• Assist other wood processing workers to operate, maintain and repair various machines and equipment and carry out other wood processing activities.

Employment Requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required by the pulp and paper industry and by other large employers.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 95103

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Labourers in Wood, Pulp, and Paper Processing are expected to total 1,800, while 2,200 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Labourer in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 95103.