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 acknowledge that Mercer Peace River is situated in the traditional and ancestral territory of Treaty 8. This land has been, and will continue to be, home to many diverse First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. We recognize and value the skills and knowledge of the Indigenous peoples of our area and we work to ensure they have equitable access to jobs, training and educational opportunities with Mercer Peace River.

The role. We are seeking a full-time, permanent Planning Supervisor within the Woodlands Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing operational plans, supporting the team in the delivery of logs to the MPR Mill.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Act as the Company representative with regulatory agencies, industry stakeholders, public stakeholders.
• Development of the General Development Plan (GDP) and associated Annual Operating Plans (AOP).
• Preparation and submission of operational plans that comply with government regulations.
• Work with other forestry companies on integrated plans.
• Management of layout staff and contractors. 
• Supervise and coordinate with a variety of forestry contractors.
• Conduct field inspections, audits and assessments.
• Monitoring of harvesting operations, including direct supervision of logging contractors during active operations.
• Environmental Management System, Quality and Health & Safety programs.
• Liaise with Government officials on various approvals. 
• Development of annual budgets, including monitoring of annual expenditures.
• Variety of projects throughout the year.
• Mix of field and office work.
• Additional duties, as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree or diploma in forestry, environmental sciences, or related field.
• Member or eligible to become a member of the Alberta Association of Forest Management Professionals (AAFMP). 
• Safety conscious individual who can demonstrate safe work practices with respect to people, equipment, and processes.
• Proficiency with GPS/GIS technology utilizing current versions of ArcGIS including ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, independent, and capable of making informed decisions in a team environment.
• Experience with Environmental Management Systems, quality and safety programs would be considered an asset.
• Experience supervising logging operations would be considered an asset.
• Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 Operator’s license.
• Able to work in a physically demanding setting, required to work outdoors in varied climates.
• Proficiency using a computer, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite of Applications 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.

• You will start with three weeks (120 hours) of annual vacation, prorated based on your start date. 
• A company vehicle will be provided with this position.
• Starting salary range of $90,000 – $115,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Application Process: Submit your resume to our HR Dep’t quoting competition number CN 2418. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. By Mail: Mercer Peace River, Postal Bag 4400, Pulp Mill Site, Peace River, AB, T8S 1V7,  Courier Shipments: #1 Pulp Mill Site, By Email: career.mpr@mercerint.com
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer