Manager, Environmental & Technical

POSTING DATE : February 11, 2025JOB NUMBER : 2025-13HYBRID WORK : Non-EligiblePOSITION TYPE : PermanentLOCATION : Athabasca Area, AlbertaAlberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Manager, Environment & Technical to work out of our mill site near Athabasca, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for reporting to the Director, Maintenance, Technical & Engineering. The Manager, Environment & Technical is responsible for leading the Al-Pac Technical and Environment Department operations and processes. The job supports the improvement and effectiveness of Technical and Environmental processes and facilitates systems training and support activities to help integrate Technical and Environmental systems into Al-Pac’s operations.Who Are We?Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification

• Role ResponsibilitiesHealth, Safety and Environment - Ensure that business activities and individuals (e.G. employees, contractors and visitors) within the area of responsibility adhere to the organization's HS&E policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; to safeguard the environment, protect the wellbeing of individuals and minimize business risk.Technical and Environmental Operations Management - Support the overall organizational strategy by developing and delivering operational plans and outcomes for a large portion of the business.Technical and Environmental Business Planning - Develop and gain agreement to annual business plans for a function or substantial business area, ensuring Technical and Environmental alignment with strategy; quantify business outcomes (i.E. revenues or other key performance indicators); detail expense and headcount budgets; and develop business cases for key projects, ensuring cross-functional integration.Technical and Environmental Leadership and Direction - Communicate the function's strategy and its relationship to the organization's mission, vision and values; clarify the actions needed to implement it within the area of responsibility; motivate people to commit to these and to doing extraordinary things to achieve the organization's business goals.Technical and Environmental Planning - Develop monthly and annual plans for multiple factories across the business with dependencies on other processes / units to include resource planning and monitoring and reporting on performance against the plan. Provide input to the overall production planning framework and systems.Role RequirementsUniversity Degree or Master’s degree in engineering.10 - 15+ years progressively related experience in technical and environmental and / or manufacturing processes.10+ years’ progressive managerial and leadership experience.Demonstrated experience, comfort and competence in internal and external stakeholder engagement including government and aboriginal relations.Experience in a forestry, manufacturing environment and / or commodity industry is an asset.Required Competencies Leadership - Ability to motivate a team when working under pressure and changing priorities within tight timelines.Communication - Excellent organization and communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation.Environmental Compliance – Understanding and application of environmental laws and regulations.Process Improvement / Planning – Enhance organizational efficiency.Data Collection – Gathering accurate and reliable data.Budgeting - Considerable knowledge and background in budget preparation.Coaching / Mentoring – Guide and support others in professional growth.What We OfferA competitive annual salary including a company-paid pension at 7% and matching RRSP up to 3%.Company-paid dental and extended health benefits, including a health care and taxable spending account and supplemental life insurance.Compressed work schedule (Monday-Thursday, 7 : 00 a.M. to 5 : 00 p.M.).Hybrid Work Arrangement Program, depending on eligibility.Four week’s annual vacation to start, increasing with years of service.Relocation Assistance Program, depending on eligibility.Team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.To apply today and learn more about Al-Pac's current opportunities, please visit : alpac.Ca / grow-with-usLegal StatementAl-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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