Come grow with us.

Experience our values and our culture

If you visit one of our lumber yards today, you’ll see some of the same faces that were with us when we first opened our doors. Over the years, KOTT employees have seized the opportunity to move from one KOTT Group company to another, or to move from jobs in the yard to jobs in the office.

We think that’s a testament to the kind of workplace we’ve created. We know that our employees are our most important assets – and we treat them that way.

At KOTT we offer our employees:

• The opportunity to be part of a company that’s growing – in an industry that’s stable
• A corporate culture that’s based on a strong work ethic and solid values
• Competitive pay and a generous benefits program

If that sounds like the kind of opportunity you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place.

Opportunities to grow

Opportunities.

We’re always on the look out for hard-working people
We may not have any openings that match your skills right now, but we’re always on the look out for hard-working people with a great customer-service attitude. If you’re a fit for one of the positions below, send us your resume – we’ll keep it on file and contact you when we have an opening. Send your resume to (613) 838-4751 or email jobs@kottlumber.com.

• Designer
• Forklift Operator
• General Labourer
• Truss Designer
• Truss Production - Labourer

Designer

Our designers work with our customers’ plans to design pre-engineered trusses or floor systems. Designers must have completed a post-secondary program in Architecture or Building Design, have the ability to read and interpret building plans and be experienced in AutoCAD and MS Office software. Knowledge and experience design software is desirable.

Key duties include:

• Developing layouts and pre-engineered designs from architectural drawings supplied by the customer, according to local construction practices and national building codes
• Interpreting architectural plans and assessing structural and architectural deficiencies
• Interacting with clients for design assistance and plan interpretation
• Generating costing and manufacturing information
• Developing repair details as required

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Forklift Operator

Our forklift operators play a key role in all aspects of lumber yard operations by ensuring materials are moved throughout the property in a timely, safe and efficient fashion. Applicants must be a certified fork lift truck operator.

Key duties include:

• Inspecting the vehicle thoroughly at the beginning of each shift
• Loading and unloading incoming and outgoing trucks
• Moving materials throughout the yard and within the plants, as directed by plant and yard supervisors
• Keeping work areas clear of litter and debris to maintain a safe working environment

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General Labourer

Our general labourers provide assistance to various operators throughout the lumber yard – duties are varied based on workload. Labourers should be physically fit.

Key duties include:

• Building customers’ lumber orders
• Inspecting built orders to ensure they match with what is on the order form, and clearing strapped orders for delivery to the job site
• Strapping orders to ensure they are securely fastened in a manner that ensures safe delivery
  to the customer
• Stacking and strapping lumber in the saw area for delivery to truss assemblers
• Stacking and securing finished trusses

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Features

We take safety seriously – on your site and ours!
We are committed to the prevention of on-the-job injuries, and that requires a strong focus on health and safety training. To ensure that our visits to your job site comply with all provincial requirements for safety, all KOTT employees involved in site visits are equipped with proper safety apparel, and have received WHMIS and fall restraint training. In addition, all of our drivers receive pre-trip inspection training, as well as defensive driving training, to make sure your loads arrive safely. To download our health and safety policy, click here.