Risk Support Analyst jobs

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Analyst, HSS Assurance & Compliance to work out of our Mill Site location. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving Alberta-Pacific's Health, Safety and Security governance, assurance, compliance, and contractor management programs. The role provides oversight and assurance regarding compliance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation, COR requirements, internal standards, management systems, security requirements, emergency management expectations, and regulatory obligations. 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.

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).

• Lead the development, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of Alberta-Pacific's HSS Management System.
• Develop, review and maintain HSS standards, procedures, practices and governance documents.
• Ensure alignment of HSS programs with Alberta OH&S legislation, COR requirements, industry standards and corporate expectations.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements and coordinate updates to internal programs and standards.
• Support governance reviews and assurance activities across Health, Safety, Security and Emergency Management programs.
• Maintain document control and governance processes for HSS standards and procedures.
• Conduct compliance reviews, field verifications and management system assessments across all operating areas.
• Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions and verify closure.
• Develop compliance dashboards, scorecards and performance reporting for leadership teams.
• Lead planning, coordination and execution of annual COR internal and external audits.
• Monitor organizational compliance with regulatory, corporate and internal requirements.
• Analyse trends, findings and recurring issues to identify systemic improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives arising from audit and assurance findings.
• Administer and govern the ComplyWorks contractor management system.
• Conduct contractor compliance audits and field verifications and monitor contractor performance against HSS expectations.
• Support integration of Safety, Security, Health and Emergency Management programs into a unified management system.
• Carry out a wide range of training and compliance data processing tasks and analysis as required to assess and update programs or provide coaching and guidance on process changes as needed.
• Provide assurance and reporting regarding organizational compliance performance, certification status, and training governance effectiveness.
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Aligns work requirements with relevant workgroups.

• University degree in a related field (OHS, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Health, Adult
• Education) is required.
• An equivalency of a related two-year diploma plus 1-3 years of recent related experience will be considered or 3-5+ years working knowledge of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code and Act, and related legislation.
• Adult Education certification is considered an asset.
• Occupational Health & Safety certificate is considered an asset.
• Manufacturing facility experience is an asset.
• CRSP or other safety designation is an asset.
• Experience managing health and safety training in the forestry/manufacturing sectors is preferred.
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Forestry and/or mill background or experience would be an asset.

• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Audit experience on Health & Safety systems.
• Must be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge and familiarity with training course development and instruction, as well as Leaning Management Systems.

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:

• A 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
• 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.

Applications for this role will close on August 30, 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: August 30, 2026
REQUISITION: 521
POSITION TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Mill Site