Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a 4th Class Power Engineer Student (Indigenous Program) to work out of our Mill Site location. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe operation of the Chemical Recovery and Utility Plant. This role is also responsible for operating and maintaining equipment and machinery such as turbines, boilers, generators, stationary engines, and auxiliary equipment to generate electrical power, and to provide heat, light, refrigeration and other utility services for all Al-Pac buildings, equipment and work sites. This role also operates a recovery boiler, lime kiln, slaker, and causticizers that support the chemical recovery operations. For us, it's not just about coming to work and doing a job - as soon as you walk through the door, your career has purpose.
The successful candidate must be committed to completing the ABSA 4th Class Power Engineering ticket within one year of employment.
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 (FSC-C022642).
Role Responsibilities
- Operate complex equipment and machines, adjusting diverse variables to achieve the best possible outcomes in terms of quality and productivity.
- Operate and service building/plant (e.g., boilers, water softeners, chillers, HVAC, automation systems, fire systems, call systems, emergency power) within code requirements.
- Monitor and inspect process equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, meters and other instruments to measure temperature, pressure and fuel flow and detect leaks or other equipment malfunctions to make sure plant equipment is operating at maximum efficiency.
- Perform daily boiler chemical tests to calculate impurities, adding chemicals as necessary.
- Complete daily checks on field equipment as part of operator basic care program.
- Maintains and repairs boilers and ventilation units (e.g., shutdown, boiler inspection, replace parts).
- Maintains and services hot water systems (e.g., pumps, converters, heat reclamation system, piping)
- Monitor and maintain the pneumatic control system.
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks on all plant/energy centre equipment and systems, as per the preventative maintenance program.
- Identify any maintenance requirements and put in malfunction reports as required.
- Troubleshoot basic technical or operational problems by applying previously defined solutions.
- Collect samples as required to test quality of liquor and verify online instrumentation.
Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.
- Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates who reside in or near Al-Pac’s Forest Management Agreement (FMA) area.
- Committed to completing the ABSA 4th Class Power Engineering ticket within one year.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to be a critical thinker, analyzing situations and using logic to address issues.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and basic knowledge of root cause analysis.
- Good problem-solving skills and is mechanically incline.
- Capable of reading and understanding complex instructions.
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Other
- General physical activities include climbing, lifting, handling materials, unplugging equipment, chemical lines or equipment, turning valves, using wash up hoses and small tools.
- Ability to work in various conditions
What We Offer
You may wonder what makes us unique. Why would you want to work with Al-Pac? You will experience firsthand that our team-based culture values safety, open communication, productivity and quality, as well as a variety of other great perks including:
- A competitive annual salary including a company-paid pension at 7% and matching RRSP up to 3%.
- Company-paid dental and extended health benefits, including a health care and taxable spending account and supplemental life insurance.
- Compressed work schedule (Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
- Four week’s annual vacation to start, increasing with years of service.
- Team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.
Applications for this role will close on August 10, 2026. We encourage your prompt application.
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.
CLOSING DATE: August 10, 2026
REQUISITION: 509
POSITION TYPE: Non-Permanent Short Term (1 year contract)
LOCATION: Mill Site
