Our Team & Family
A family business since 1943, and a team that knows the mill inside out.
The Lecours Family
Arthur Lecours founded the company in 1943. In 1963 he sold it to his sons, and Benoit “Ben” Lecours went on to become owner, growing the business through acquisitions in the 1980s and 1990s.
Since 2023, Ben’s son Roger Lecours has been sole proprietor — the third generation of the family to lead the company.
Ownership has stayed in the family for more than 80 years, and so has the way we work: decisions made for the long term, close to the mill and the people who run it.
« Qui n’avance pas, recule! »
“Those who don’t move forward fall behind.”
— Ben Lecours
The People Who Run the Mill
Producing over 100 million board feet a year takes skilled people in every part of the operation. Many have worked at the mill for years, and some families have worked here for generations. [confirm]
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Our Teams
From the forest to the loading dock, every team has a part in each board we ship.
Forestry & Woodlands
Plan harvesting and road building, and work with the forest management plans that supply the mill.
Sawmill
Turn logs into rough lumber, getting the most value from every log.
Planer Mill & Grading
Plane, grade and stamp the lumber, and bundle it for shipping.
Yard & Shipping
Manage the log and lumber yards and load trucks and rail cars.
Maintenance
Keep the saws, planers and mobile equipment running safely.
Sales & Office
Handle quotes, orders, logistics and everything that keeps the business running.
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What We Stand For
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Safety first
Everyone goes home safe at the end of every shift. Our Health & Safety policy
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Keep moving forward
Ben Lecours’ motto still guides us: keep investing in people and equipment, and keep improving.
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Family and community
We are part of Calstock, Hearst and the communities around them, and we plan for the long term.
Join our team
See our open positions or send us a general application.