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, Temporary Health and Safety Administrative Assistant. The expected term of this employment will be until November 1, 2027.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Directing front office activities which include providing site-specific orientations to groups entering the mill, issuing locks and parking passes, issuing fuel keys, and ensuring fuel usage is recorded.
- Provide administration support by participating in department meetings, taking meeting minutes, preparing reports, assisting with creating posters and communications for the department, etc.
- Promoting safe work attitudes by encouraging and educating others on preventative measures
- Promote various mill policies (i.e. smoking, plastic, parking, speed limits, etc.)
- Assist Safety Loss Control Technicians with fire suppression system administration and first-aid room inventory
- Provides administrative support to the Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee.
- Assist with housekeeping of the front office and the First Aid Room.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field (ex. Business Administration, Office Admin Certificate, etc.); or 2+ years of administrative experience working in a safety-focused environment is preferred.
- First Aid certification will be considered an asset.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with team members and contractors under pressure while remaining calm, proactive, and efficient.
- Ability to present to small audiences and engage with diverse groups.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- The ability to work in an industrial/mill environment.
- The ability to ensure confidential information is protected and maintained.
- Strong ability to organize and prioritize under pressure.
- Willingness to work occasional overtime, including during annual shutdowns and mill upsets.
Application ProcessApplication 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 20, 2026, quoting competition number CN 2628.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
