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Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Advisor, Health, Safety & Security (Casual) to work out of our Mill Site location near Athabasca, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing ongoing medical and emergency response support for the organization. This role provides immediate response and treatment for team member medical incidents and/or fire and hazmat emergencies, they participate in workplace safety investigations, conduct various testing, provide safety orientations, and conduct safety and security inspections and observations on shift. For us, it's not just about coming to work and doing a job - as soon as you walk through the door, your career has purpose.

This is a casual opportunity. Ability to work inconsistent shifts with non-guarenteed hours is required.

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 (FSC-C022642).

Responsibilities

• Interact daily with team members and contractors to ensure HSS compliance.
• Participate in Emergency Response as a shift leader on the mill emergency response team.
• Monitor fire systems and perform first aid care as needed.
• Participate and provide HSS support in incident / accident investigations.
• Provide expertise on hazard recognition and coach others in performing field level hazard assessments and field audits.
• Assist to maintain medical and rescue equipment.
• Administer pre-employment drug and alcohol screen testing and post-incident and drug and alcohol testing.
• Conduct routine health assessments.
• Assist with occupational hygiene compliance testing within the mill, including but not limited to gas detection, mask fit testing and hazard assessments.
• Participate in inspections/assessments and audits and observe activities and monitor the physical security of the Mill-Site.

Role Requirements

• 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) licensed with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
  
  • Candidates with current Advanced First Aid (AFA) certificate or a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta may also be considered.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean drivers abstract.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience working in an industrial setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Successful candidates must complete pre-employment testing with satisfactory results as a part of the standard recruitment proccess, inclusive of criminal record checks, background, employment and referance checking and drug and alcohol testing.

Other

• Firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials and security experience an asset.
• Knowledge of Alberta OH&S and regulatory compliance requirements
• Aptitude with HSS related technology and applications, Microsoft office
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Must be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels and work effectively within a team environment.
• Knowledge in ergonomics, identifying hazardous agents, risk evaluation, occupational disease prevention, implementing controls and understanding exposure limits.

What We Offer

You may wonder what makes us unique. Why would you want to work with Al-Pac? You will experience firsthand that our team-based culture values safety, open communication, productivity and quality, as well as a variety of other great perks including:

• Competitive Wages
• Team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.

Applications for this role will close on November 16, 2026. We encourage your prompt application.

Al-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.

CLOSING DATE: November 16, 2026
REQUISITION: 553
POSITION TYPE: Non-Permanent Casual
LOCATION: Mill Site