Current Opportunities

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and supportive team player for the role of Casual Nurse/Paramedic.

This is a non-permanent, casual position located at our mill site location near Athabasca, Alberta. General working hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:00a.m. – 5: 00p.m with occasionally requiring flexible or extended working hours.

 Responsibilities:

• Provide health services and medical treatment at the mill site.
• Complete health assessments and Alcohol, Drug & Medication tests.
• Assist with case files and return to work programs as needed.
• Support the Health & Safety team.

 Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse or Advanced Care Paramedic.
• ITLS and ACLS are assets.
• Preference will be given to those with current Emergency Room/ Emergency response experience.
• Must be in good standing and registered with their association (CARNA/ACOP).
• Must maintain active Registered Nurse status or registration as Advanced Care Paramedic within the province of Alberta.
• Strong computer skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively in a team environment.

Please forward your resume in confidence to careers@alpac.ca . This position will be considered open until filled.

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.

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and supportive team player for the role of Ecologist.

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America and we are continuously investigating new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products in an environmentally sustainable way.

This is a full-time, permanent position located at our Millsite location near Athabasca, Alberta. The successful candidate will receive a competitive annual salary including paid pension and matching RRSP program, 4-week’s annual vacation, company paid dental and extended health benefits, and many additional employee incentives. Relocation assistance is also available for those who need to move into the local area.

Our Ecologist’s represent the organization on a local, provincial, and national level. They are a specialist resource, balancing business and environmental goals for the short-term and long-term. The Ecologist identifies and develops business alternatives, optimizations and recommendations around issues including species at risk, land-use planning, and sustainable forest management. They support research in forest ecology, ecosystem-based management, biodiversity/wildlife, climate change implications on forest management, and silviculture/forest reclamation/restoration.

Responsibilities:

• Corporate Representation - Representing Al-Pac’s ecosystem-based forest management approach and inter-relationships with biodiversity and forest ecology in external relations with government, industry, clients, the public, ENGOs, indigenous communities and others.
• Facilitation of Research & Monitoring - Developing and delivering a major part of the Woodland’s forest ecology research and biodiversity monitoring program.
• Environmental Policy & Scientific Publication Interpretation - Ensuring that activities adhere to the organization's environmental (FSC) and regulatory policies and procedures, and communicating scientific publication findings.
• Stakeholder / Community Engagement & Relationship Building – Managing relationships, finding out needs/issues/concerns and developing engagement plans.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Cultivates Innovation
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Ambiguity
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust
• Communicates Effectively
• Builds Networks

Education & Experience:

• Graduate degree in Biological Sciences / Ecology / Forestry / Environmental Science.
• Wide and deep experience in natural resources management.
• Strong knowledge, understanding and experience in working with FSC and other certification systems.
• Subject matter expertise in forest conservation, avian ecology, sustainable forest management, restoration ecology, boreal wetlands, plant ecology or a related field.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and networking for regulatory development, including government and Indigenous relations.
• Experience with GIS and/or cumulative effects or forestry modeling software (asset).
• Operational knowledge and experience in forestry sector (asset).

 

Please forward your resume in confidence to careers@alpac.ca. This position will be considered open until filled.

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.

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and supportive team player for the role of Environmental Coordinator.  

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America and we are continuously investigating new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products in an environmentally sustainable way.

This is a full-time, one year contract position located at our mill near Athabasca, Alberta.

Al-Pac’s Environmental Coordinator is responsible for conducting environmental testing, monitoring and reporting for the purpose of maintaining environmental compliance
and regulatory requirements. This position must be available for emergencies and extended hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to issues.

Responsibilities:

• Data Collection, Analysis & Management - Perform environmental monitoring and sampling as required (groundwater, leachate, stack monitoring, soil, etc.), including analysis and review of data, reports, and regulations. Prepare monthly and annual reports.
• Environmental Project Coordination - Schedule and liaise with third party contractors and laboratories, including maintenance technicians, lab technicians, and operations team members to achieve project outcomes.
• Regulatory & Risk Management – Work with the Environmental Team and Pulp Division to meet compliance obligations, such as operating approval and all other applicable provincial and federal regulations. Perform environmental investigations and audits.
• Policy Development & Implementation – Oversee the maintenance and implementation of environmental procedures and manuals. Review updates to relevant regulations and incorporate into Al-Pac policies and procedures to maintain compliance.

Education & Experience:

• A university degree in a relevant field is preferred or a minimum of a 2-year diploma.
• Pulp mill or other industrial experience is considered an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of stack emissions monitoring (stack sampling, CEMS Code, etc) and ambient air monitoring (e.g. AMD).
• Understanding of ISO 17025/14000 systems and certifications.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and reporting requirements (e.g. EPEA, SGER, PPER, etc.).
• Understanding of kraft mill processes and familiarity with a broad range of environmental issues affecting pulp facilities is considered an asset.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong technical writing skills

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ensures accountability
• Manages complexity
• Communicates Effectively
• Action Oriented
• Interpersonal Savvy

Please forward all resumes in confidence to careers@alpac.ca. This position will be considered open until filled.

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.

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and supportive team player for the role of Logistics Administrator.

Al-Pac is the largest single-line Kraft pulp producer in North America and we are continuously investigating new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products in an environmentally sustainable way.

This is a full-time, non-permanent contract position for 18 months, located at our St. Albert Office. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary including paid pension and matching RRSP program, 4-week’s annual vacation, company paid dental and extended health benefits, and many additional employee incentives.

The Logistics Administrator is responsible for the accurate processing of shipments to meet customer needs. They engage and collaborate with internal Al-Pac team members to ensure the consistent supply and quality of service for our product.

 Responsibilities:

• Transportation & Distribution – Making sure shipments are processed to support the communication and coordination with production, 3PL’s, and supply chain vendors. Ensuring customers orders are transported and distributed in a profitable and customer centric manner and performing timely processing to ensure accuracy of inventory.
• External Stakeholder Relations – Creating data in the transportation system to support fair and transparent negotiations that will optimize shipping lanes, obtaining cost certainty, and gaining favorable terms and conditions. Coordinating inventory based on sales and production forecasts to meet customer demands and manage costs/targets.
• Documentation & Processes – Performing processing to ensure uninterrupted and cost-effective delivery to customers. Creating documentation that will meet requirements to ensure a free flow of products in a timely and error free manner.
•  Insights & Reporting – Processing shipments to support the compiling of data for negotiating positions and supporting the team in meeting key performance indicators.

  Education & Experience:

 Some administration or documentation experience is required.

• Experience working in a CRM (or transportation) information system (asset).
• Experience working in records management (asset).
• Experience processing export shipments (asset).
• Post-secondary Degree / Diploma in Logistics, Business, Economics, or related field (asset).
• Records management training (asset).

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Ability to work independently and has worked in a team setting.
• Accuracy in data processing.
• Knowledge and skill in meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of global supply chains: including, but not limited to carriers such as railways, trucking, and shipping is desirable.

 Work Conditions:

 Ability to work remotely while Covid-19 restrictions are in place.

Competencies:

 Customer Focus: Delivers accurate and timely work to drive customer satisfaction.

• Attention to Detail: Organized and structured work ability to ensure efficiency.
• Team Player: Must be able to work well both individually and in a team environment.

Please forward your resume in confidence to careers@alpac.ca. This position will be considered open until filled.

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.

Looking for a unique opportunity to work for a company that is committed to continuous growth and sustainability? Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and supportive team player for the role of Process Control Technician.

This is a full-time, permanent position located at our mill site location near Athabasca, Alberta. The successful candidate will receive a competitive annual salary including paid pension and matching RRSP program, 4-week’s annual vacation, company paid dental and extended health benefits, and many additional employee incentives. Relocation assistance is also available for those who will need to move into the local area.

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America and continues to branch out beyond the traditional pulp market. We strive to be leaders in everything we do, from our operations and how we work with our communities, to the way we develop our team members and manage the forest. We are continuously investigating new and innovative ideas, while delivering our premium products in an environmentally sustainable way.

Reporting to the Technical Business Unit Leader, the Process Control Technician is responsible for providing technical support pertaining to Process Controls and Process Control Systems for the pulp mill operations, E&I, new projects, and Technical team.

Responsibilities

• Designing applications for all software, hardware and installation design. This includes graphics development, controls design and implementation, controls maintenance, advanced controls design and maintenance, system maintenance and repairs, integrates new projects with existing systems.
• Responsible for security and operational safety, including control of system user access.
• Liaises closely with others involved in different aspects for the systems including instrumentation, electrical, shift E/I, technical, engineering, production, and external IT suppliers of the technology.
• Create written procedures for common tasks such as downloading transmitters, forcing I/0 etc., to support E/I mill wide.
• Administration of Process Control System/Network (e.g. System Backups, User Access, Network Switch Configuration, Network layout; design, and maintenance, System Maintenance; Patch and Virus administration, etc.)

Qualifications

• Preferred Instrument Technologist with a Journeyman Instrument ticket or a registered Engineer with controls experience or training (Preference being those with PEng or eligible for registration as PEng.).
• Journeyman Electrical ticket considered a strong asset.
  3-5 years previous Process Controls System experience or equivalent training.
• Must hold valid Drivers license (GDL removed with acceptable driving history)
  Experience working within a Pulp Mill and/or Industrial plant is considered an asset.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical specifications, functional specifications and schematics.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge and skill set pertaining to Process Control Networks: Best Practices, Infrastructure, and Security will be considered a strong asset. (Honeywell Experion preferred)
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Willing to relocate to local area
• Must be able to obtain a valid passport, and able to travel for training and other position specific requirements.
• Strong Computer skill set
• PLC programming skill set.
• Controls design and implementation (Honeywell Experion preferred)
• Demonstrated trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to work as a resource person and to work with all stakeholders
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments

 

Please forward your resume in confidence to careers@alpac.ca. This position will be considered open until filled.

 

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.

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and supportive team player for the role of Transportation Coordinator.  

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America and we are continuously investigating new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products in an environmentally sustainable way.

This is a full-time, permanent position located at our mill near Athabasca, Alberta. The successful candidate will receive a competitive annual salary including paid pension and matching RRSP program, 4-week’s annual vacation, company paid dental and extended health benefits, and many additional employee incentives. Relocation assistance is also available for those who need to move into the local area.

Al-Pac’s Transportation Coordinator is responsible for managing fiber transportation to multiple mill sites, and to ensure that production, quality, environmental and legal requirements are met in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities:

• Transportation Administration & Operations - Working closely with Operations and Logistics Teams to develop and implement delivery schedules. Evaluating, improving, and implementing new transportation strategies, and working closely with local quota holders to integrate and optimize haul plans.
• Budgeting & Planning – Scheduling and monitoring mill deliveries up to 3.5 million cubic meters annually. Managing costs through monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Contract & Stakeholder Management – Managing and negotiating contracts to meet mill delivery requirements. Overseeing contracts and requirements to meet agreement: production, safety and regulatory expectations. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and promote local aboriginal initiatives.

Education & Experience:

• University Degree or Technical Diploma in Forestry or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Logistics management background, preferably in forestry operations.
• Experience developing, negotiating and managing new and existing contracts.
• Active Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Forest Technician (RPFT) (Or eligible for Alberta certification) (considered an asset).
• Woodlands operations experience focused on forestry operations and transportation (Forestry Planning, Harvest, Log/Chip Haul, Road Construction, Reclaim, Silviculture) (considered an asset).

 

Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of legislative requirements (Transportation, Solicitor General, Forest Management in Alberta and the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act).
• Familiar with truck management systems (GPS technologies and On-Board Computers).
• Understanding of First Nations culture, and expectations related to economic development, considered an asset.
• Ability to excel in high pressure environments.

 

Please forward all resumes in confidence to careers@alpac.ca. This position will be considered open until filled.

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.

Tank Watch and Fire Watch Career Opportunities

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking new team members for Casual Tank Watch and Fire Watch coverage, for a one-year contract. These positions are based at the mill site near Boyle, AB.

Position Details

• Casual position; hours are not guaranteed
• Team members will be called in for shifts on an as needed basis
• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older
• Candidates must be comfortable working in an industrial environment and be able to manage heights, stairs, working outside and standing for long periods of time

If you are interested in this opportunity please email careers@alpac.ca for an application form.

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.