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. At Mercer: One Team ‐ One Goal.

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 two full-time, permanent Woodlands Coordinators  (Transportation and Scaling) to join our Woodlands Department. Reporting directly to the Transportation and Logistics Superintendent, the successful candidates will work with the team to ensure the safe delivery and handling of high quality,  low cost logs to the MPR mill or remote Satellite Yards.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with planning, operations, and scaling to stay apprised of hauling plans and maximize the efficiency involved with the design, implementation, and refinement of a dispatch system.
• Act as the company representative for regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders. 
• Maximize integration efforts with other companies regarding hauling synergies.
• Hauling Contract Administration including 
• Coordinate setup and maintenance of mass scales (weighbridge, computer, power source and communication systems) with regard to standards, regulations, Environmental Management System, Quality and Health & Safety programs.
• Annual Appendix 14 reviews with hauling contractors (to ensure winter weight permits are not at risk). Annual driver training session.
• Develop budgetary scale/yard plans while monitoring and being accountable for expenditures.
• All other duties as Assigned 

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in contractor supervision, as well as harvesting and satellite yard management.
• Proficiency with GPS technology utilizing the current version of ArcGIS and Log Inventory Management System (LIMS) database
• Strong knowledge in all facets of forest management including operational planning, road & timber development, timber harvesting & transportation and pre/post-harvest obligations
• Degree or Certificate in Forestry
• Member or eligible to become a member of the College of Alberta Professional Foresters or the College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience.
• Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 Operator’s license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied climates.

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, and short and long‐term disability.
• You will start with three weeks (120 hours) of annual vacation, prorated based on your start date. 

• Starting salary range is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Application Process: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. 

Submit your resume, including copies of your High School diploma and any other educational qualifications, to our HR department via email at [email protected], quoting competition number CN 2474.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer