Port Hawkesbury Paper is a forward-looking natural resources company committed to operating at the highest safety standard while caring for the environment and empowering our people to deliver top-quality products & customer service. We see integrity at the core of every relationship and a key principle as we strive for excellence in all we do in an ever-changing world. As a relatively small, non-hierarchical organization, we deliver big results with no red tape.

We are a leader in Thermal Mechanical Pulp and Supercalendered paper production in North America.

Port Hawkesbury

Paper’s approach to business and environmental sustainability creates an economic cornerstone for eastern Nova Scotia.

Warehouse Operator

Port Hawkesbury Paper is currently seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Warehouse Operator. This full-time position is responsible for the protected and efficient operation of a clamp truck to move and load paper products onto trucks and railcars. This role requires shift work (a rotational schedule of 4 days on/4 days off) and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Skills/Competency Requirements:

- Ability to work safely and efficiently as part of a team
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced work setting
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Flexibility to work overtime

Experience/Education Requirements:

- Experience operating mobile equipment
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Post-secondary education considered an asset
- Must pass a depth perception test
- Two years of experience in a similar role would be an asset

Compensation: $30.67/hour per Collective Agreement (based on an average of 34 hours per week). Port Hawkesbury Paper offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive perks package, and a challenging,



rewarding work environment. Our HR team is actively recruiting for this role. To be considered, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected] on or before November 6, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Selected applicants will proceed through an assessment and interview process.

Forestry Summer Student Opportunities

Adaptable Work term: May 3 to August 27, 2027 (18 weeks) If you have a passion for forestry, then Port Hawkesbury Paper has an opportunity for you! We are looking for motivated TEAM players with a strong work ethic to fill our 4-month summer positions assisting with various projects within our Woodlands unit.

Port Hawkesbury Paper holds several environmental certifications and is the largest Crown license manager in Nova Scotia. The PHP Woodlands team is directly responsible for the forest management and sustainability of more than 500,000 hectares of forested lands in the seven Eastern counties, from the eastern tip of Cape Breton Island to the Eastern Mainland. We also play a significant role in private land forest management.

What we offer:

A competitive salary, relocation assistance, field gear, work vehicle, retailer shopping discount and a place to apply the skills and knowledge gained from your education. As part of our team, you will gain new skills through a variety of experiences in Silviculture and Harvesting such as:





Silviculture

- Regeneration & plantation surveys
- Plantation quality assessments
- Pre-harvest assessments
- Sampling spacing and manual weeding sites

Harvesting

- Harvesting supervision audits
- Road construction
- Bridge installation

As a part of the team, you will be involved in a combination of fieldwork where you stay challenged, getting your boots dirty and keeping your mind active. Combine this with the office side where you learn how to use programs required to run a Woodland department. You will have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals who will provide you with training as well as other students with whom to apply your new skills and share experiences.

What you bring:

- A high focus on safety
- Attention to detail
- Level 1 First Aid
- Ability to work alone in the woods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s license

Things to do in your spare time: In your free time, there is lots to do! You can hike and bike on many trails, kayak or canoe waterways, swim at the many sandy beaches, visit several historic sites like Louisbourg, go camping in the many provincial parks or the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, or drive the scenic Cape Breton Trail. Enjoy the many festivals and events unique to each of the small communities in the area and larger centers like New Glasgow, Antigonish, Sydney and Port Hawkesbury.

Check out https://novascotia.com for things to do!

Qualified applicants should email their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at [email protected] on or before November 13th, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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