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 setting 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 skilled and highly motivated individual to fill a temporary Wood Processing Operator role within our Production Department. As a Wood Processing Operator, you would be responsible for ensuring a consistent flow of high quality fibre is maintained. The term of this position will extend for six (6) months, with the possibility of extension.





Role and Responsibilities:

- Demonstrate positive safety behaviors in the Mission Zero journey (zero safety incidents).
- Operate heavy-duty equipment (Dozer, Loader and Log loaders) needed to unload trucks, level chip piles, feed the mill chips and decking wood including retrieving wood to feed the Woodroom
- Operate Woodroom de-barker, chipper and HMI system as required
- Wash and grease machinery
- Assist with managing fibre and hog quality
- Assist with training contractors in the job role and function of all Wood Processing equipment: chipper, debarker equipment and log yard equipment and operation
- Responsible for updating documentation pertaining to the Woodroom and log yard operation area
- Conduct worksite inspections and enter work requests in SAP
- Responsible for completing equipment lockouts and safety permits
- Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

- High School Diploma or equivalent - copy of diploma or equivalent required.
- Safety conscious individual who can demonstrate safe work practices with respect to people, equipment, and processes
- Experience operating stationary chippers, debarkers, and log material handling equipment will be considered an asset
- Enjoy working with tools, equipment, instruments and machinery
- Independent, self-driven/directed, and innovative individual
- Ability to work a continuous 28-day shift work cycle in a physically demanding setting
- Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced, physically demanding work environment.
- Post-secondary education in heavy-duty equipment operating, previous Woodroom and/or chipping experience, experience with an HMI system, and experience operating heavy duty equipment will be considered assets.

Featured Benefits of Working with Us

- Compensation is based on experience, qualifications and competency, with a starting hourly rate of $34.69.

Pay: From $34.69 per hour

Expected hours: 42.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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