Who we are. Mercer Peace River Pulp is an integral part of the Canadian forest products industry, providing the northwest Alberta region with approximately 300 jobs while sustainably managing the forests. A career at Mercer Peace River offers an opportunity for growth, meaningful work, and a collaborative learning environment. Throughout your career, you will be supported by a team of skilled professionals and provided a self‐motivating environment to make your goals achievable.
What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our team members. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect and fairness and providing opportunities to contribute and grow.
Our Acknowledgment. We recognize and honor the traditional lands and territories of the Indigenous peoples who have cared for these lands since the time immemorial. We are situated on Treaty 8 territory, which is also the historic regional homeland of the Metis, including the Peace River Territory, the Lesser Slave Lake Territory, and the Lower Athabasca Territory.
We acknowledge and respect the rich histories, languages, and diverse cultures of the First Nations, Metis and all Indigenous peoples who have been stewards of this land. We express our gratitude for their enduring contributions, which continue to strengthen and enrich our communities today.
The role. We are seeking a full-time, permanent Power & Recovery Operating Technician within our Power & Recovery Department. Operating Technicians in the Power and Recovery Department are instrumental in the pulp-making process and have the responsibility to ensure their specific area and process systems function properly.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Abide by all safety precautions, government regulations and company policies and procedures related to the safe operation of the department and in compliance with ABSA regulations.
- Operate and monitor the power and recovery boilers, condensing turbine, extraction turbine, evaporators, lime kiln, recausticizing plant, and related equipment.
- Operating within a 1st-class steam plant facility, including steam time.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Troubleshoot, make recommendations and resolve operational issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Responsible for the creation and review of standard department procedures and system lockouts for the process areas assigned.
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the power and recovery areas and all associated equipment in order to safely maximize mill production.
- Use computerized systems to control, start, and shutdown the operation of boilers and equipment.
- Conduct various quality tests to manage the overall productivity of equipment and to ensure we maintain a high-quality pulp product.
- Work collaboratively with other departments in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
- Additional duties, as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Successful completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of 4th class ABSA certificate is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a 4th class ABSA certificate or greater, and who have experience operating in a Kraft pulp mill environment.
- Safety-conscious individual who can demonstrate safe work practices with respect to people, equipment, and processes, with an understanding of regulations and workforce legalities.
- Ability to work a 12-hour shift on a 28-day continuous shift cycle (4 days, 6 off, 3 days, 3 nights, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off) in a physically demanding setting.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Featured Benefits of Working with Us
- We offer our full‐time team members a comprehensive benefit plan, as well as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company-matched RRSP and Flexible Pension Plan options.
- Compensation is based on experience, qualifications and competency with an hourly rate ranging from $34.69 - $52.66, plus 12.5% Average Regular Premium (ARP).
- You will start with three weeks (120 hours) of annual vacation, prorated based on your start date.
Application Process: Submit your resume, including copies of your High School diploma and any other educational qualifications, to our HR Dep’t via email: by August 4, 2026, quoting competition number CN 2619.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $34.69 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you currently hold a 4th Class ABSA Certification, or greater?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Location:
- Peace River, AB (preferred)
Work Location: In person
