Maintenance Technician - Lubrication
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.
We are seeking a full-time, permanent Lubrication Maintenance Technician within the Maintenance Department. The Lubrication Technicians maintain, repair and troubleshoot industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, specific to the lubrication of equipment, with the intention of continuously improving performance and reliability.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Maintain levels and consistency of operating equipment lube, oil and grease to ensure proper function and longevity of equipment.
- Assist with the troubleshooting of general equipment problems, specifically with equipment reliability.
- Help identify critical equipment in all areas and assure lubrication, parts and procedures are accurate to address reliability issues.
- Help manage the lube shop’s lube, oil and grease inventory and ensure the shop is organized.
- Evaluate operating data to conduct adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
- Analyze and make recommendations based on equipment oil samples.
- Demonstrate positive safety behaviors in the Mission Zero (zero safety incidents).
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Self motivated with willingness to learn
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Lubrication Certification (considered an asset)
- Experience in the lubrication field and mechanical background.
- Experience with CMMS and an additional, relevant Journeyperson certificate would be considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of workplace safety, being a leader in safety awareness and positive mentor to peers.
- Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of maintenance and reliability best practices.
- Team oriented individual with the ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
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. We also offer an employee assistance program, life insurance, short - and long‐term disability.
- Compensation is based on experience, qualifications and competency, with a starting hourly rate of $34.69, plus 5% 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 September 21, 2026 quoting competition number CN 2634.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $34.69-$45.94 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peace River, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- High School Diploma (required)
Location:
- Peace River, AB (preferred)
Work Location: In person
