Maintenance Lead Technician

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 cooperative 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 Maintenance Lead Technician within the Maintenance Department. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the machining and repair of mill equipment. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic and be a team player.





Role and Responsibilities

- Maintain, lead and promote safety within the department in alignment with MPR’s Road to Zero journey (zero safety incidents).
- Coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas, as well as monitor the operation of Mill equipment and systems applying continuous improvements methods.
- Train and manage the performance of a team of Maintenance Technicians, ensuring tasks are completed safely, accurately and on time.
- Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving Mill operations and solving maintenance related problems.
- Track, analyze and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
- Initiate, participate and support in the Management of Change (MOC) and Problem Solving & Decision Making (PSDM) processes.
- Support the Integrity Management System (IMS) requirements for pressure equipment construction.
- Initiate and participate with Incident Investigations to ensure corrective actions are identified and completed.
- Additional duties, as required.

Qualifications and Experience

- Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Additionally, the successful candidate must be an Interprovincial Red Seal Certified Journeyperson, with 5+ years of experience.
- Passion for safety with the ability to effectively coach, develop and lead others.




- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced team environment with strong problem-solving, organizational and technical abilities.
- High level of initiative, accountability and flexibility.
- Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and a computerized maintenance management system (Avantis) will be considered an asset.

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.
- We like to provide you with ample time to enjoy your life. This role works four 10‐hour days a week (i.e. Monday ‐ Thursday) from 7:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. This means you will enjoy a 3‐day weekend every week.
- Compensation is based on experience, qualifications and competency with a hourly rate range of $65.84, plus a 5% Average Regular Premium (ARP), with overtime being paid at double the hourly rate. You will also start with three weeks (120 hours) of annual vacation, prorated based on your start date.

Application ProcessSubmit your resume to our HR Dep’t quoting competition number CN 2644. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. By Mail: Mercer Peace River, Postal Bag 4400, Pulp Mill Site, Peace River, AB, T8S 1V7Courier Shipments: #1 Pulp Mill Site RoadBy Email: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65.84 per hour

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Maintenance Lead Technician (Peace River)
🏢 Mercer International
📍 Peace River