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Company Description

Who we are. At Mercer International Inc., our vision of transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world is being realized every day. We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Canada, Germany, and the United States. We have a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.2 million tonnes of kraft pulp and 550 million board feet of softwood lumber. We operate 24 hours per day 7 days per week.

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 employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, and fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.

Position Description

We are seeking applicants for the position of Shift Safety Coordinator within our Safety Resources Department. You are a safety and emergency response focused professional with exceptional interpersonal skills to foster and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors and visitors. As a safety and emergency response subject matter expert for the operation, you have a demonstrated track record leading and promoting safety and emergency response systems and programs.

Core Responsibilities

• Safety and emergency response for the facility
• Promoting and educating employees on all aspects of the site safety program
• May serve as the Incident Commander at emergencies
• Shift Safety Coordinators hold the position of shift Captain for the Emergency Response Team
• Inspect fire protection systems to ensure safe, efficient operation and ensuring compliance with insurance standards
• Participate in and facilitate incident investigations
• Participate in various safety inspections across the site
• Conduct testing for noise, gas and heat
• Manage and advise on Hot Work permits and inspection
• This position is a 12-hour shift that follows a 4 on/off schedule, requiring night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 diploma, as a minimum
• WSBC OFA – Intermediate (must be able to obtain Advanced within 6 months)
• BC Drivers License (Class 5)
• Good physical condition to carry out the duties of the position
• Previous experience in emergency response (Fire, Ambulance, Police, Military, etc)
• Certificate in OHS or better, in combination with OHS work experience is considered an asset

Salary

The salary for this position is $82,000.00 – $123,000.00. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Pension and Benefits

• We provide a competitive pension plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to an on-site gym.

Application Process

Mercer Celgar is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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Resumes and all supporting documents must be submitted no later than April 13, 2026.
We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website: www.mercerint.com.