Current Opportunities

POSTING DATE: January 08, 2026

CLOSING DATE: January 31, 2026

JOB NUMBER: 2026-06

HYBRID WORK: Non-Eligible

POSITION TYPE: Contract (Summer)

CONTRACT LENGTH: May 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

LOCATION:  Athabasca, Alberta

 

Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking 2026 Summer Students to work out of our mill site in Athabasca, Alberta. Al-Pac is recruiting for various positions across our Administration and Operations business areas. Our Summer Student Program is designed to develop the next generation of team members, while rewarding students with meaningful work, competitive pay and the opportunity to learn from industry professionals through hands-on experience.

Hours of work will be determined based on the area of assignment. Typically, Administration roles operate Monday-Thursday working ten hours per day, or Monday- Friday eight hours per day. Operations roles typically work a 14-day rotation on a 28-day cycle working 12 hours per day, on either a day shift or a night shift.

 

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.

Mill Site Opportunities:

Day Positions:

• Integrity Management Services (IMS)
  • Scanning and storage of documents
  • Archiving documents
  • Data Entry

• Reliability Services (Site Services)
  • Grass cutting
  • General clean up and labour
  • Moving furniture
  • Replacing lighting & Replacing HVAC filters

• Warehouse
  • Data entry
  • Filing documentation

• Loading pulp cars and pulp trucks
• Cleaning rail cars

• Stores
  • Delivery of parts around the mill-site (must have valid class 5 driver’s license)
  • Stocking of parts (able to lift up to 50lbs)
  • Performing inventory counts of stock

•  Environment & Technical
  • Calibrating laboratory instrumentation;
  • Performing ash testing on pulp;
  • Data entry and report creation
  • Weekly landfill inspections
  • Conducting required wildlife sweeps onsite
  • Collection, Identification, and Storing of Hazardous Waste

Shift Positions:

• Fibreline
  • Working with Operations
  • Process sampling
  • Lab testing

Role Requirements

• Eligible candidates must be returning to a recognized post-secondary program after summer of employment, or recently graduated from a post-secondary program within the same year of summer employment (Returning Al-Pac students only).
• Must have attended or be planning to attend at least 12 weeks of post-secondary to be applicable for summer employment at Al-Pac.
• Hold a valid Driver’s License (GDL removed) with an acceptable driving history.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Detail oriented with great communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and committed to self-development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team oriented.

Required Application Documentation

• Completed application form:
  • Click here to access the 2026 Summer Student Application Form
• Letter of acceptance, confirmation of enrollment, or graduation certificate from a post-secondary institution
• Resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format

 

Please note this current opportunity is open until January 31, 2026. Resumes can be forwarded in confidence to careers@alpac.ca.

Legal Statement

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

POSTING DATE: January 08, 2026

CLOSING DATE: January 31, 2026

JOB NUMBER: 2026-06

HYBRID WORK: Non-Eligible

POSITION TYPE: Contract (Summer)

CONTRACT LENGTH: May 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

LOCATION:  St. Albert, Alberta

 

Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking 2026 Summer Students to work out of our office in St. Albert, Alberta. Our Summer Student Program is designed to develop the next generation of team members, while rewarding students with meaningful work, competitive pay and the opportunity to learn from industry professionals through hands-on experience.

Hours of work will be determined based on the area of assignment. Typically, Administration roles operate Monday-Thursday working ten hours per day, or Monday- Friday eight hours per day.

 

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.

St. Albert Office Opportunities:

• Logistics

Duties May Include:

• Office or reception coverage
• Answering and directing phone calls
• Data entry and general use of computer programs
• Reviewing and editing reports

Role Requirements

• Eligible candidates must be returning to a recognized post-secondary program after summer of employment or recently graduated from a post-secondary program within the same year of summer employment (Returning Al-Pac students only).
• Must have attended or be planning to attend at least 12 weeks of post-secondary to be applicable for summer employment at Al-Pac.
• Hold a valid Driver’s License (GDL removed) with an acceptable driving history.
• Detail oriented with great communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and committed to self-development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team oriented.

Required Application Documentation

• Completed application form:
  • Click here to access the 2026 Summer Student Application Form
• Letter of acceptance, confirmation of enrollment, or graduation certificate from a post-secondary institution
• Resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format

 

Please note this current opportunity is open until January 31, 2026. Resumes can be forwarded in confidence to careers@alpac.ca.

Legal Statement

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

POSTING DATE: December 4^th, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled.

JOB NUMBER: 2025-89

POSITION TYPE: Contract (1 year contract)

LOCATION: Athabasca, Alberta

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Trainer, Safety to work out of our mill site near Athabasca, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring Al-Pac is compliant with safety training and certification requirements owned by the Health, Safety & Security department. The Trainer is also responsible for scheduling and conducting training and development sessions to support individual and organizational needs. This role is a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension.

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.

Role Responsibilities

• Facilitate HSS orientation for new hires.
• Monitor learning platforms for training compliance, needs and recertification.
• Deliver pre-developed training sessions or short courses- engaging, advising and guiding learners and evaluation the achievement of intended learning outcomes.
• Administer and maintain record for training and H&S competency requirements.
• Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Office
• Gathering and summarizing data for special report
• Coordinates, organizes, facilitate and schedules third-party vendors when required to support training needs that have been identified.
• Maintain supplies required for training.
• Maintain sign in/out logs of HSS assets including fall protection equipment, lock out tag out equipment, gas detection systems/devices, and keys for certain access areas within the mill.
• Carry out a wide range of data processing tasks as directed and advise other colleagues and provide guidance on processes when needed.
• Enter data including, but not limited to orientation, lock out tag out logs/lists, hot work permit records, and investigation documentation into HSS online communities for tracking and record retention.
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Role Requirements

• Post-secondary certificate in health and safety or a related field is required.
• Occupational Health & Safety certificate is considered an asset.
• 1-3 years’ experience working in a similar role is required.
• Experience with health and safety programs in the forestry/manufacturing sectors would be preferred.
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Other

• Aptitude with technology and applications.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence others.
• Knowledge of Occupational health policy and processes.
• Knowledge of training program development, delivery and the instruction of others.
• Ability to work with external vendors.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems.

What We Offer

• A competitive hourly salary,
• Compressed work schedule (Monday-Thursday).
• Team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.

Legal Statement

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

POSTING DATE: January 14^th, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

JOB NUMBER: 2026-08

POSITION TYPE: Contract

LOCATION: Athabasca Area, Alberta

 

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking Journeyperson Millwrights and Journeyperson Steamfitter/Pipefitters to work out of our mill site near Athabasca, Alberta as part of our Spring Shutdown, from April 19^th to April 30^th, with contracts running until work has been completed. Shifts are 12-hour days with overtime paid after the first 8 hours.

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.

Role Responsibilities

Millwrights

• Involved in tools box safety talks, Field Level Hazard Assessment, ensuring all safety permits and procedures are followed.
• Performing detailed work, following procedures for inspections, replacing worn components (i.e. Bearings, seals), executing wide variety of mechanical repairs.
• Inspect systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance and reliability.
• Work under the direction Al-Pac Planners and Technicians leading job.
• Document details of all work completed on paper copies of work orders.

Steamfitter/Pipefitters

• Involved in tools box safety talks, Field Level Hazard Assessment, ensuring all safety permits and procedures are followed.
• Performing detailed work, following procedures for inspections, replacing worn components and executing wide variety of piping/valve repairs.
• Replace of safety devices, safety relief valves and rupture disc ensuring detailed documentation.
• Ensure that work is carried out to the required quality standards and/or to ensure adherence to external regulatory codes.
• Work under the direction Al-Pac Planners and Technicians leading job.
• Document details of all work completed on paper copies of work orders.

Role Requirements

• Alberta-certified journeyperson certification
• Holder of a valid Confined Space Training Certificate required (Millwright only)
• Have their own steel toe footwear (all other PPE will be supplied by the company), hand personal tools, coveralls, helmets, safety glasses.
• Attend a paid orientation and training prior to the commencement of shutdown.
• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening which will occur during their orientation day.
• Have their own accommodations in the local area.
• Have their own transportation to and from the mill site each day of work.

What We Offer

• Competitive Wages.
• Daily LOA
• Mileage coverage for arrival/departure
• Team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.

Legal Statement

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

POSTING DATE: January 21^st, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

JOB NUMBER: 2026-09

POSTING TYPE: Contract

LOCATION: Athabasca Area, Alberta

 

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking Traffic/Gate Control guards for our spring shutdown, commencing April 19^th, 2026, to May 5^th, 2026. Shifts are 12 hours, either days or nights, with overtime paid after the first 8 hours.

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic control as assigned.
• Verify visitor identify and/or credentials.
• Identify and direct deliveries to appropriate locations.

Role Requirements

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Have their own steel toe footwear (all other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be supplied by the company.
• Attend a paid day of orientation and training prior to the commencement of shutdown.
• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening which will occur during their orientation day.
• Have their own accommodations in the local area.
• Have their own transportation to and from the mill site each day of work.

Legal Statement

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.