Technician, Lab

**POSTING DATE**: September 18, 2024

**CLOSING DATE**:October 8, 2024

**JOB NUMBER**: 2024-73

**Hybrid Work**:Not Eligible

**POSITION TYPE**: Permanent

**LOCATION**: Athabasca, AB Area

**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 Responsibilitie**s
- Collect Samples from mill processes: Know & understand all mill processes and hazards to be able to work safely while collecting samples.
- Lab Analysis: Prepare samples and perform testing on various process samples, using both basic and complex lab instrumentation.
- Lab Data Collection: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data and inputting it into standard formats (spreadsheets).
- Lab Data Analysis: Understand and interpret data, identify possible trends and communicate to process team.
- Procedures: Develop testing procedures with guidance from process engineers.
- Lab Maintenance, Repair, Installation: Maintain and repair lab equipment where possible to ensure that it meets operational requirements. Troubleshoot instrumentation as required with assistance from E&I. Help to install complex systems and conduct inspections of equipment with guidance.
- Improvement/Innovation: Implement improvements and perform non-routine work (projects).

**Role Requirements**
- A Post-secondary Diploma or Degree in Chemistry or another related science field.
- 2-3 years experience in a pulp mill would be considered an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, MOPs, SAP).
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
- Good data analytics skills with the ability to ensure accurate data and recognize trends or shifts in data.
- Strong collaboration skills.
- Ability to prioritize, manage time well, multitask and troubleshoot.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, with changing priorities, deadlines, and to readily adapt to change.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.

**Other**
- Comfortable working with computers and basic math and chemistry.
- Must be able to lift and carry large samples up to 20 kg (eg. Full 20L pails) and walk up to 10,000 steps per day.
- Shift work can be required (exceedingly rare).

**What we offer**:

- 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.
- A compressed work schedule (Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
- Four week’s annual vacation to start, increasing with years of service.
- Relocation Assistance Program, depending on eligibility.
- A team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.

**Legal Statement**

*FSC-C021640

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-08